Diagnosed torn ACL, but getting better by itself? - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T09:57:47Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/diagnosed-torn-acl-but-getting-better-by-itself?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1972143&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYears later, I know. But wond…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-09-15:1150197:Comment:19721432017-09-15T17:42:10.843ZParkerhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Parker
<p>Years later, I know. But wondering where you and Zion ended up? In a similar situation with our Corgi, Grover, who is nearly 10. </p>
<p>Years later, I know. But wondering where you and Zion ended up? In a similar situation with our Corgi, Grover, who is nearly 10. </p> Zion,
If you are even thinki…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-02-22:1150197:Comment:14686032012-02-22T16:40:49.753ZJennifer Markleyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JenniferMarkley
<p>Zion, </p>
<p>If you are even thinking of having surgery, you need to do it now. If you are going to wait another month, then the surgery will really not do much good, as the arthritis will already be there. Not sure what your reasons are for waiting? Is it financial--because there are ways we can help you raise money to get it done. I know it's a huge time commitment for recovery after surgery. Just let us know how we can help.</p>
<p>Zion, </p>
<p>If you are even thinking of having surgery, you need to do it now. If you are going to wait another month, then the surgery will really not do much good, as the arthritis will already be there. Not sure what your reasons are for waiting? Is it financial--because there are ways we can help you raise money to get it done. I know it's a huge time commitment for recovery after surgery. Just let us know how we can help.</p> Hi Andrew, in order to take t…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-02-22:1150197:Comment:14684962012-02-22T16:40:17.155ZSam Tsanghttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ceo
<p>Hi Andrew, in order to take the stress off Zion's injured joint, you'll need to keep him at a lower weight than before, so that his healthy joint can last and not get injured from compensating the injured joint.</p>
<p>Hi Andrew, in order to take the stress off Zion's injured joint, you'll need to keep him at a lower weight than before, so that his healthy joint can last and not get injured from compensating the injured joint.</p> Thanks again. I meant 'very…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-02-22:1150197:Comment:14684952012-02-22T16:39:44.050ZZion (pem) & Andrew (me)http://mycorgi.com/profile/Zion
<p>Thanks again. I meant 'very active daily' prior to his injury. He is only taken out for potty time now.</p>
<p>Thanks again. I meant 'very active daily' prior to his injury. He is only taken out for potty time now.</p> You MUST keep him quiet and l…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-02-22:1150197:Comment:14687042012-02-22T16:37:51.719ZKaren Dadismanhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/KarenDadisman
<p>You MUST keep him quiet and leash walks for potty only for it to heal. He probably already has arthritis in that knee and it will just get worse with activity. He should not be running or jumping at all. He should be in a crate or pen for at least 8 weeks. I'd take him to a specialist now, get x-rays to check on the arthritis, get him started on some joint supplements and keep him quiet. He's limping because it hurts since the bones in the joint are rubbing together. The surgery isn't…</p>
<p>You MUST keep him quiet and leash walks for potty only for it to heal. He probably already has arthritis in that knee and it will just get worse with activity. He should not be running or jumping at all. He should be in a crate or pen for at least 8 weeks. I'd take him to a specialist now, get x-rays to check on the arthritis, get him started on some joint supplements and keep him quiet. He's limping because it hurts since the bones in the joint are rubbing together. The surgery isn't "butchering" his leg. It is fixing it so he won't suffer with arthritis in the future. Sorry to be blunt, but you are doing him no favors letting him run and jump around. Read about conservative management and follow the suggestions to the letter.</p> Thank you both.
Thankfully th…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-02-22:1150197:Comment:14687012012-02-22T16:33:00.315ZZion (pem) & Andrew (me)http://mycorgi.com/profile/Zion
<p>Thank you both.</p>
<p><br/>Thankfully the vet says he's not overweight (very active daily). I'll give him another month and take him to a specialist in the city.</p>
<p>Thank you both.</p>
<p><br/>Thankfully the vet says he's not overweight (very active daily). I'll give him another month and take him to a specialist in the city.</p> Hi Andrew, it is very normal…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-02-22:1150197:Comment:14686972012-02-22T16:27:06.269ZSam Tsanghttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ceo
<p>Hi Andrew, it is very normal for any dog to get better after a ruptured ACL (especially partial), the body grows fibrous tissue in an effort to stabilize the joint. 8 weeks is usually the recommended wait time to gauge improvement. As I've written in your original post, you need to keep Zion at a lower weight, restrict his activity and start hydrotherapy now. Give him full 8 weeks, then take him to a specialist for a second opinion. Yes, there are times where surgery is necessary, get Zion…</p>
<p>Hi Andrew, it is very normal for any dog to get better after a ruptured ACL (especially partial), the body grows fibrous tissue in an effort to stabilize the joint. 8 weeks is usually the recommended wait time to gauge improvement. As I've written in your original post, you need to keep Zion at a lower weight, restrict his activity and start hydrotherapy now. Give him full 8 weeks, then take him to a specialist for a second opinion. Yes, there are times where surgery is necessary, get Zion properly evaluated. Good luck!</p> Yes, it is normal even if the…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-02-22:1150197:Comment:14687602012-02-22T16:25:14.423ZJennifer Markleyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JenniferMarkley
<p>Yes, it is normal even if the ACL is completely torn. Scar tissue builds up gradually and stabilizes the leg like the ligaments would have done. The problem is that in the meantime severe arthritis is building up. You are pretty far out to have the surgery done, but I still would have at least the extracapsular done. It will be much better for the dog in the end. Seanna is perfectly normal (had the surgery done, extracapsular). Jackson limps quite frequently, and has to take previcoxx…</p>
<p>Yes, it is normal even if the ACL is completely torn. Scar tissue builds up gradually and stabilizes the leg like the ligaments would have done. The problem is that in the meantime severe arthritis is building up. You are pretty far out to have the surgery done, but I still would have at least the extracapsular done. It will be much better for the dog in the end. Seanna is perfectly normal (had the surgery done, extracapsular). Jackson limps quite frequently, and has to take previcoxx at least twice a week (from a puppy mill, never got fixed, has SEVERE arthritis). But it is CRUCIAL that you not let him jump/run for at least three months if you aren't going to do any surgery. Do not let him run around. Conservative therapy can be done, but you still have to keep them quiet.</p>