Patient of the Month

With 164 votes, Sadie wins Patient Of The Month

Sadie ,the Welsh Corgi,came to see Dr. Dew for her cervical pain. Dr. Dew performed a CT scan to identify the herniated disc, and a ventral slot to remove it. Sadie should recover well from the surgery.

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Patient of the Moth

for the month of April 2013

With 221 votes, Harley, wins Patient of the Month !

Harley is a Golden Retriever mix, from Paws in Prison. He suffered from suprascapular muscle atrophy on right. Dr. Hale at Briarwood Animal Hospital referred to Dr. Dew for surgery. Dr. Dew performed a Fragmented coronoid process. The prognosis is Good for healing, improved function and decreased progression of degenerative joint disease (arthritis).  Nursing care, physical therapy, exercise restriction and the use of Glycoflex will play critical roles in an uncomplicated recovery and optimization of long term function.

Way to go Harley, You won!

Patient Of The Month

for the month of March 

With 296 votes, Cache wins Patient Of The Month !

Cache

is a Labrador Retriever, who suffered from biceps tendonitis . Dr. Mehaffy at Pinnacle Valley Animal Hospital referred to Dr. Dew for surgery. Dr.Dew performed a biceps tenotomy. The prognosis is good for soft tissue healing and ability to extend shoulder.

Way to go Cache! You rock !

Patient of The Month

With 130 Votes, Sweet Sweet Stella Wins Patient Of The Month !

Sweet Sweet Stella

is an Irish Setter, who suffered from  laryngeal paralysis. Dr. Bridges at Banfield Pet Hospital referred to Dr. Dew for surgery. Dr. Dew performed a Laryngeal Tieback. The prognosis is good for an uncomplicated recovery and improved quality of life.

   Way to go Stella !You Sweet, Sweet, girl !

Patient of the Month

January 2013

With 184 votes, June wins Patient Of The Month

June

is a Labrador Retriever, 2 1/2 years old, who suffered from left rear lameness. Dr. Hollenworth at Springhill Animal Clinic referred to Dr. Dew for surgery. Dr. Dew performed a TTA. The prognosis is good for healing, improved function and decreased progression of degenerative joint disease (arthritis).  Nursing care, physical therapy, exercise restriction and the use of Glycoflex will play critical roles in an uncomplicated recovery and optimization of long term function.

WOOHOO! You won!

Patient of the Month

for the month of December 2012

With 66 votes Starbuck wins Patient of the Month

Starbuck

is a male Australian Shepherd, 1 ½ years old 45 lbs, who suffered from an unknown trauma resulted in right capital physeal fracture. Dr. Smith at Chenal Valley Animal Hospital referred to Dr. Dew for surgery. Dr. Dew performed a FHO. The prognosis is good for healing and resolution of the arthritic pain.

WOOHOO! Way to go Starbuck!

Patient of the Month

for the week of November 26th – 30th , 2012

With 66 votes, Maggie wins Patient of the Month!

Maggie

is a female Yorkshire Terrier, 5 years old 10 lbs, who suffered from bilateral luxating patellas. Dr. Garner at Big Creek Animal Hospital referred to Dr. Dew for surgery. Dr. Dew performed Bilateral TTT. The prognosis is good for healing, improved function and decreased progression of degenerative joint disease (arthritis).  Nursing care, physical therapy, exercise restriction and the use of Glycoflex will play critical roles in an uncomplicated recovery and optimization of long term function.

Way to go Maggie You Won!

Patient of the Week

for the Month of October 2012 !!

With 85 votes, Hannah wins Patient of the Month!

Hannah

a female Yorkshire Terrier, 5year4mo 3.4 lbs, suffered from a Radius/Ulna Fracture back in 2011 and recently had some unknown trauma that caused the plate to break. Dr. Dew removed the plate and replaced it with a new one. Dr. Barnett at Millington Animal Hospital referred to Dr. Dew for surgery. The prognosis is fair for uncomplicated osseous healing and normal long term function.  Exercise restriction and bandage care instructions  must be followed to maximize the prognosis for uncomplicated healing.

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WOOO HANNAH ! You WON! 

Patient of the Month

for the month of  September 2012

With 35 votes, Cookie wins Patient of the Month!

Cookie

is a 1 ½ year old Australian Shepherd who suffered from intermittent left rear lameness. Dr. Reeder at All Animal Health Center referred to Dr. Dew for surgery. Dr. Dew performed a Bilateral TTT. The prognosis is good for healing, improved function and decreased progression of degenerative joint disease (arthritis).  Nursing care, physical therapy, exercise restriction and the use of Glycoflex will play critical roles in an uncomplicated recovery and optimization of long term function.

Way to go cookie!