FHO Disaster
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 2:51 am
I know this is an older post but having an FHO "nightmare" here. My former boss did an FHO on a 9 year old addisonian who coded in the FHO procedure. The dog had what I was told was luxation/OA from the owner. Presented to me 2 months post op with minimal toe touching on the leg and 4 inch muscle difference between thighs. I had started UWTM, laser, PROM and message. I could feel the femur right under the skin in line with the ileum. After first session (hopefully not related) the dog had an addisonian crisis and had to skip 2 weeks. Then presents with the knee bending medially and laterally. I wish I took pictures it was pretty gross to watch and I could not leave him like it even for a pic. Test consistent with lateral collateral tears suspected, radiographs show the dorsal displacement of the femur.
I stabilized the stifle with a Balto Brace and the dog could atleast sit and relax and started laser. SX is not an option, recommended custom brace but for now wants the Balto.
My questions:
1. Is slow traction and message recommended for the femur to see if I can get it anatomically better located?
2. Other than bracing any recommendations for the lateral collateral stabilization?
3. Can I even exercise this dog? UWTM? Or land exercises in a brace?
Thanks so much!!!! This site is my life line
Amber
I stabilized the stifle with a Balto Brace and the dog could atleast sit and relax and started laser. SX is not an option, recommended custom brace but for now wants the Balto.
My questions:
1. Is slow traction and message recommended for the femur to see if I can get it anatomically better located?
2. Other than bracing any recommendations for the lateral collateral stabilization?
3. Can I even exercise this dog? UWTM? Or land exercises in a brace?
Thanks so much!!!! This site is my life line
Amber