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Noo's Monthly CareTipsAugust
- Aching Joints
History : Lucy had always seemed stiff on her front legs.
Then, recently, she had been unwilling to go out for walks and was
intermittently lame on both front legs.
Clinical examination : This revealed a significant reduction
in the mobility of both elbow joints. The joints were swollen and
painful, and Lucy found straightening them very difficult.
Further investigation : X-rays of both elbows were taken
and revealed bilateral ununited anconeal processes with very severe
secondary DJD.
Treatment : Surgery was needed to remove both anconeal processes;
treatment with anti-inflammatory painkillers was instituted; a controlled
exercise regime was advised.
Outcome : One year on, Lucy is doing well on small amounts
of regular exercise (over-exercise makes her lame). While her owners
are very happy with her quality of life, they have to accept that
the DJD in her elbow joints will cause her more problems in the
future.
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