Rear hind leg limping - YorkieTalk.com Forums

dc601 · 05-05-2017, 04:03 PM

Hello, I have a wonderful 10 year old yorkie and hes just under 10lbs. His right rear hind leg is limping and we went to the hospital to see what is going on and the doctor said it is most likely the knee. He gave us options on but I am worried of his age. Do you think getting a knee surgery for a ruptured ccl is ok at 10?

Thank You
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Lovetodream88 · 05-05-2017, 07:08 PM

If he is using his leg at all it would be weird to be the ccl but maybe you should get a second opinion from a orthopedic surgeon.

Wylie's Mom · 05-06-2017, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dc601

Hello, I have a wonderful 10 year old yorkie and hes just under 10lbs. His right rear hind leg is limping and we went to the hospital to see what is going on and the doctor said it is most likely the knee. He gave us options on but I am worried of his age. Do you think getting a knee surgery for a ruptured ccl is ok at 10?

Thank You
d

Yes, knee surgery would be okay for a healthy 10yr old who has good pre-surg blood work. Make SURE your vet is very experienced with knees though!!!!!

danniko · 05-06-2017, 09:23 AM

I just posted in the other post about ruptured ccl in another dog.

We have had one knee repaired from a complete tear a few years ago and were told she was high risk for anesthetic to repair a partial tear last year. While they say small dogs can "heal" with rest, I wouldn't choose that option if your vet feels your baby is healthy enough for surgery. Her arthritis is horrible now and she's always stiff and takes joint meds daily and pain meds as needed. She will be 8 next month.

So if you use a certified surgeon and he is deemed healthy and fit for surgery, you'd be doing him a huge favour.

05-05-2017, 04:03 PM	#1
dc601 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2017 Location: cerritos, ca, los angeles Posts: 1	Rear hind leg limping Hello, I have a wonderful 10 year old yorkie and hes just under 10lbs. His right rear hind leg is limping and we went to the hospital to see what is going on and the doctor said it is most likely the knee. He gave us options on but I am worried of his age. Do you think getting a knee surgery for a ruptured ccl is ok at 10? Thank You d

05-05-2017, 07:08 PM	#2
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	If he is using his leg at all it would be weird to be the ccl but maybe you should get a second opinion from a orthopedic surgeon. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

05-06-2017, 09:23 AM	#4
danniko YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 342	I just posted in the other post about ruptured ccl in another dog. We have had one knee repaired from a complete tear a few years ago and were told she was high risk for anesthetic to repair a partial tear last year. While they say small dogs can "heal" with rest, I wouldn't choose that option if your vet feels your baby is healthy enough for surgery. Her arthritis is horrible now and she's always stiff and takes joint meds daily and pain meds as needed. She will be 8 next month. So if you use a certified surgeon and he is deemed healthy and fit for surgery, you'd be doing him a huge favour.