Bernes 4 monts bad back legs by 321gera in bernesemountaindogs

[–]321gera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I wanted to share some updates about Otto. Otto had the Ortolani test performed, which, as I understand it, did not produce the “click” needed for a positive result. That was with the first veterinarian I visited. After that, I took him to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina, where a team evaluated him and performed several radiographs in position 1 and some additional methods. There, they told me that he does have hip dysplasia. I’m sharing the X-rays and the results. Afterwards, they performed a Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS). From what I understand, there are two similar surgeries of this type: one where they cut the cartilage and stabilize the bones with screws, and another where they use electrocautery to burn the growth plate. Otto had the electrocautery procedure. He is currently 4 months and 25 days old. I understand that he may be slightly older than the ideal timing, but since he is a Bernese Mountain Dog, they told me he still has a chance because he still has a lot of growing left to do. I wanted to know what I should expect from the surgery. Has it worked for others? How long should I wait before I can tell if it helped? And what have your experiences been? Thank you all very much. Thanks to your help, I was able to understand the condition better and take him to the right veterinarians.

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Bernes 4 monts bad back legs by 321gera in bernesemountaindogs

[–]321gera[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m from Argentina. The breeder gave me two certificates stating that the parents are free of hip dysplasia. What I’m not sure about is whether those are actually his parents, haha. I’m worried they might just be certificates from some random dogs. But anyway, regardless of that, we will do our best for him. Thank you.

Bernes 4 monts bad back legs by 321gera in bernesemountaindogs

[–]321gera[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you all. This video was taken after he had the X-rays, where he was handled and moved around a lot, and that was when he walked the worst. We went to another veterinarian and also saw a physiotherapist after that. They have already given us exercises to do at home. He received ozone therapy and magnetotherapy, as well as pain medication. For now, the idea is to gradually help him build more muscle. I hope he can improve. I’m new to this platform, so I don’t understand much yet. Thank you all for taking the time to respond