Duncans' Latest surgery

kittiesareus · 07-02-2008, 01:58 PM

Duncan had another surgery on June 4th. This was a corrective osteotomy where they cut both lower bones and realign the leg so that it is pointing in the right direction. He is doing great already putting some weight in it. He isn't able to run around like before but the hardware is heavy and ackward. We had to stop fostering for this surgery so we are excited to start again. He will have the other leg done in September sometime.

This is us picking him up. he has become a Daddys boy because mommy has to do all the mean stuff to him, changing his bandages and taking him to the vet. Breaks my heart, he was always a mommas boy.

On the way home in the car

"Why do I have to wear this mommy, I promise I won't lick!"

Snoozing on the 2 hour car ride home

The external fixator hardware on his leg with the pins that are holding his leg together. We were changing his bandage daily and cleaning each individual pin site. Dressing changes took about an hour. Now we can go about every 2-3 days. Staples are out now also. This hardware stays on until the end of july when we can do xrays to see how the bones have healed.

Mikey T · 07-02-2008, 02:32 PM

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Duncan had another surgery on June 4th. This was a corrective osteotomy where they cut both lower bones and realign the leg so that it is pointing in the right direction.[/b]

Most bassets with outward pointing feet never have a problem because of it .
Mariah who happens to be on of the better agility bassets in the country have feet that point east-west rather than north south

I do know that Terry's Moe which we resonably suspect is related to Mariah did require surgery as well

Dogspeed on the recovery process. Lack of mobility can be hell for both the dog and the owner

solidplatinum · 07-02-2008, 03:41 PM

Bless his heart! May he have a successful and speedy recovery!

kittiesareus · 07-02-2008, 03:52 PM

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Most bassets with outward pointing feet never have a problem because of it .
Mariah who happens to be on of the better agility bassets in the country have feet that point east-west rather than north south

I do know that Terry's Moe which we resonably suspect is related to Mariah did require surgery as well
Dogspeed on the recovery process. Lack of mobility can be hell for both the dog and the owner[/b]

Duncan was unable to walk more than a mile, mile and a half most. His ankles were so unstable that he walked in the part between all his padds and his ankles were bent forward. he definatly has a difficult time getting around.

BubbaLeroy · 07-02-2008, 04:48 PM

Oh! Poor Duncan!! I hope he heals quickly, and that the surgery is a real success. Bogie had a complete tear of the ACL last June with surgical repair, so we know how tough it is to keep them still so they can heal. Nothing like what Duncan is going through, but we can certainly sympathize. Sending lots of healing drool for Duncan!!!

AmyB · 07-02-2008, 05:24 PM

Best wishes to Duncan! They always look so pitiful in those "lampshades!"

Yogi's Mom · 07-02-2008, 05:51 PM

Poor Duncan! I hope he makes a speedy recovery! That surgery must be really hard on him. I hope that it achieves the best results for him! Sending lots of healing drool your way.

Caroline · 07-02-2008, 06:44 PM

Sending lots of well wishes!!!!

Rusty Stickers Mom · 07-02-2008, 06:46 PM

Sending lots of loving, healing drool Duncan's way!

Beverly Anne · 07-02-2008, 07:46 PM

I'm a nurse on a surgical unit and see external fixators all the time. I'm going to print out these pictures of your sweet, brave little guy and show them to my next extra whiny patient!

Duncan is beautiful, by the way!

07-02-2008, 04:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
BubbaLeroy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,288	Oh! Poor Duncan!! I hope he heals quickly, and that the surgery is a real success. Bogie had a complete tear of the ACL last June with surgical repair, so we know how tough it is to keep them still so they can heal. Nothing like what Duncan is going through, but we can certainly sympathize. Sending lots of healing drool for Duncan!!! __________________ You don't own a Basset, a Basset owns you!! Aroooooos from Bogie !! - Trumbull's Who's Teasin Bogart CGC- Born April 21, 2005 ATB: Bubba - (Trumbull's Surley It's Stormin Norman) Sept. 8, 1998 - Dec. 20, 2005

07-02-2008, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
AmyB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,855	Best wishes to Duncan! They always look so pitiful in those "lampshades!" __________________ Amy, mom to Sadie (ATB, 6/9/06) & Spencer (ATB, 8/19/10) - always in my heart and Clifford (gotcha date 7/2/11).

07-02-2008, 07:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Beverly Anne Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston MA Posts: 737	I'm a nurse on a surgical unit and see external fixators all the time. I'm going to print out these pictures of your sweet, brave little guy and show them to my next extra whiny patient! Duncan is beautiful, by the way! __________________ Francis's Bevy

07-02-2008, 01:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
kittiesareus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Posts: 127	Duncan had another surgery on June 4th. This was a corrective osteotomy where they cut both lower bones and realign the leg so that it is pointing in the right direction. He is doing great already putting some weight in it. He isn't able to run around like before but the hardware is heavy and ackward. We had to stop fostering for this surgery so we are excited to start again. He will have the other leg done in September sometime. This is us picking him up. he has become a Daddys boy because mommy has to do all the mean stuff to him, changing his bandages and taking him to the vet. Breaks my heart, he was always a mommas boy. On the way home in the car "Why do I have to wear this mommy, I promise I won't lick!" Snoozing on the 2 hour car ride home The external fixator hardware on his leg with the pins that are holding his leg together. We were changing his bandage daily and cleaning each individual pin site. Dressing changes took about an hour. Now we can go about every 2-3 days. Staples are out now also. This hardware stays on until the end of july when we can do xrays to see how the bones have healed.

07-02-2008, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
solidplatinum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 77	Bless his heart! May he have a successful and speedy recovery!

07-02-2008, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,109	Poor Duncan! I hope he makes a speedy recovery! That surgery must be really hard on him. I hope that it achieves the best results for him! Sending lots of healing drool your way.

07-02-2008, 06:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Caroline Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 13	Sending lots of well wishes!!!!

07-02-2008, 06:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rusty Stickers Mom Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 251	Sending lots of loving, healing drool Duncan's way!

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