Dr. Kraemer Staff asked 3 years ago
Surgery or no surgery for 6 years old Bulldog ACL
Surgery or no surgery for 6 years old Bulldog ACL, Dr. Kraemer, Bella is a 6 yr old female English bulldog, she weighs
She is 45 lbs, she started to limp on her back right leg, I would call her an overly active dog she likes to move around in the am and then again at night by playing with her stuffed toys, she also loves to jump on the bed with the help of a stool then on to the bed.
Surgery or no surgery for 6 years old Bulldog ACL, she went to our local vet for her annual check and health is good weight they say is good but the vet said she tore her ccl, does she need an MRI ,
Surgery or no surgery for 6 years old Bulldog ACL, they put her on an anti-inflammatory drug,
- what are the risks with English bulldogs and knee surgery
- My worry is bulldogs under anesthesia, any help would be great, thank you for your time
your websites has been fantastic for information
Dr. Kraemer Staff answered 3 years ago
Answer for Surgery or no surgery for 6 years old Bulldog ACL
Answer for Surgery or no surgery for 6 years old Bulldog ACL, Dear Jeff, If she truly has an ACL tear or even a partial one with noticeable discomfort then most times surgery is recommended
- Answer for Surgery or no surgery for 6 years old Bulldog ACL DIAGNOSIS:
- EXAM: make sure that a proper orthopedic examination is done
- RADIOGRAPHS: make sure that proper radiographs are taken of both knees and hips, ask that a radiologist or orthopedic surgeon review them
- MRI: very rarely MRI is required. Clinical presentation, proper exam, and radiographs are all that required diagnoses
- STANCE ANALYSIS: it’s not required but its a helpful tool
2. Answer for Surgery or no surgery for 6 years old Bulldog ACL ANESTHESIA:
- TEAM: make sure that the medical team is experienced with the bulldog breed induction and recovery.
- PRE OP TESTS: make sure that pre-op labs are done, it should include urine in a 6y old bulldog, we also require a preop ECG and blood pressure
- MONITORING: make sure the hospital is using modern dated anesthesia monitoring
3. Answer for Surgery or no surgery for 6 years old Bulldog ACL SURGERY:
- SURGEON: make sure that the surgeon is boarded and experience with both the breed and the procedure
- TPLO: TPLO is the gold standard for most bulldog ACL’s
4. Answer for Surgery or no surgery for 6 years old Bulldog INTEGRATIVE THERAPY
- WEIGHT: lean body weight is critical for short and long term outcome
- REGENERATIVE MED: we include stem cell therapy, cryobanking, laser therapy, and PRP. To learn more see HERE
- THERAPEUTIC SUPPLEMENTS: regardless of your decision you should combine long term balanced diet and supplements
Answer for Surgery or no surgery for 6 years old Bulldog SUMMARY:
In general TPLO is ideal for ACL Injury repair especially for an active bulldog
You should always do your own due diligence.
To help maximize the outcome, you should alawys take an integrative holistic approach .
To learn more see “ACL injures Tips & Warnings” HERE
Best of Luck
Sincerely
Dr. Kraemer Vet4Bulldog
“An Ounce of PREVENTION Is Worth a Pound of CURE”
