Patient of the Month

for August 2010

what? can it be?

Jack’s done it again!

with 503 votes,
he’s August’s Patient of the Month!

PATIENT SUMMARY:
Jack is a 62.8# 7yr 3mo old Beagle. He was referred to us by Dr. Sharon Stone of St. Francis Veterinary Clinic. Jack had an acute onset of left rear lameness, and Dr. Stone identified a left CCL injury and referred to us for a Left TTA (tibial tuberosity advancement).

TREATMENT:
Dr. Dew used a medial approach with medial arthrotomy. Hardware from Kyon used were as follows: 9×19mm basket, 4 hole plate & fork, and 4 titanium screws. Jack’s 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. With the TTA procedure, it is not uncommon to see some bruising and edema around the hock (ankle) and on the inside of the leg below the incision. These changes are not painful and will resolve without treatment in 3-10 days.

Congratulations Jack!