Re: doberman toe pics as an attachment [4 Attachments]

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I agree with Jan about the SDF disruption (Is she good or what?). However, I

have done a handful of these and if you can get a good anastomosis, then put the

foot in a flexion splint for 6 weeks and then after that convert to a weight

bearing bandage in normal position for 4 weeks, I think you will have a success.

It is a difficult course but with a dedicated owner it can work. An alternate

course is to have a custom post-op brace designed so that it can be taken off

and the area lasered and gently stretched while healing, but you will need to

switch also to some sort partially weight bearing brace. If the toe left in

this position would be a fault and the owner is going to no longer show the dog

then the quickest means to and end is to amputate. The dog will never miss that

toe.

Just a few thoughts.

Mark B. Parchman, DVM, DACVS, CVA, CCRT(candidate - I am going finish this year

so I am more than a candidate)

Bend Veterinary Specialists

Bend Oregon

doberman toe pics as an attachment [4 Attachments]

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> Suggestions for this dog please? He is a show dog. 9 Months old.

> Acute

> onset about 2 months ago. No HX of trauma. If surgery please send

> references for those that have done this surgery successfully.

> Owner is a

> physician and is willing to travel. TIA.

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