Ellie has a dislocated hip
Well after my vet took x-rays of her hips and shoulders, he is pretty sure that it isn't congenital and that it was trauma induced. Which is good news for the longterm. I will get the final lresults in the coming days as soon as the Radiologist looks at all of her films. I am hoping and praying that he comes back with great news although she will still have to have the surgery. Has anyone had any experience with this surgery or a dislocated hip? I feel so bad as to why I didn't see it when it happened but my vet re-assured me that in most cases even if you catch it an hour after the dislocation and the hip is popped back into place, many times it won't stay. Her hips don't click like I have read that many do. Thanks for all of your help! Ellie and Michelle |
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| OH Gee! I am soo sorry. I hope it all goes well. We have not had any issues yet... I am very sure that others on the site may have experiences to share with you. I just wanted to say I hope all goes well. |
So sorry she and you have to go thru this. I have not had this but had HD with one. She was such a tropper. Good luck. My best wishes to you and her.  |
| Wow. How do they tell the difference between dislocated and CHD in a puppy?
I know of one OES who disclocated a hip doing agility. USDAA tire instead of the AKC one and he wasn't expecting it (different diameter). Tremendously fast dog, he got caught in the tire and wham. He had rehab, but not surgery. He recovered but he was already middle-aged by then so I don't think she brought him back to agility. Surgery sounds like a pretty drastic first step. Is there no other more conservative approach they can take first before resorting to that? I presume her radiographs are being evaluated by an orthopedic specialist. Hopefully your vet was just preparing you for a worst case scenario. Kristine |
| I was thinking the same thing as Kristine - and also based on my 19 yrs ortho experience with humans. This seems a bit extreme for an initial treatment.
Is there something abnormal with the socket? If not, the normal treatment would be to pop it back in place, then start some rehab to strengthen the muscle to better hold it in place - to hopefully avoid another dislocation. |
| I agree, it seems a bit extreme. Unless the dog really does have HD or there was more trauma to the femor or pelvis than mentioned, therapy would seem a more cautious avenue. The femoral head could have been broken, deprived of blood to where bone loss has occured or disease has set in.....etc etc. Pinning with surgery isn't that successful which is why the vet may have decided to cut to the chase and not end up doing two very expensive surgeries.
How successful is this with a larger dog? For sure, this dog will have to maintain muscle mass in the hip/leg region for support. |
| I am so sorry. Maybe get a second opinion??? |
| I just got the results from the radiologist and they were not what I was hoping. Both hips are dyplastic with the right one being the worst and needing something done in the coming weeks if not sooner. The radiologist is suggesting a TPO as she is way too young for a total hip replacement. The left one in the future will likely will get worse as well. Good news is that her shoulders are good. I have got an appointment tomorrow afternoon for a second opinion. I am going today to pick up all of her records/x-rays and will get some more referrals from my vet.
Does anyone have know of a good orthopedic specialist in the Houston area? Thanks for all of your help. I really aprreciate the kind words and support. I never thought this would be happening to my puppy. Thank goodness she is still acting like her goofy self and not displaying any real signs of pain. I am giving her a 1/2 tablet of Deramaxx a day. Michelle and Ellie |
I am so sorry........ 
WE are sending sheepie kisses  and warm to sweet Ellie...and you..
Keep us posted.... |
| Sorry to hear the news. Please keep us informed. |
| Sorry to hear that. Good luck with your ortho consults. |
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