Growth Plate Damage

[grompz 703]

Just got the xray results back on my 10mth lurcher, vet says there is growth plate damage to his knee, gave me a load of antiflammotory tablets, do you guys think that the pup will make a full recovery from this injury,and run again,how much rest would you give to apup of this age, thanks to all who offered advice on my previous post concerning this pup.

[Wild-Bill 500]

Think I missed the post what was up wih the dog mate.

[DanielG 286]

from what i understand, it depends on a few things, depending on severity of growth plate damage

whether growth plate is just inflamed or minor fracture or totaly seperated ,

also if the dog has a lot of growing left this can be a problem as growth plate damage can stunt growth in that leg.

this is what i have researched lately.

people with a lot more knowledge will hopefully reply.

good luck mate

[Penda 3,341]

At least you went to the vets mate and made the right move hope the pup gets better atb

[Dinosaurs 2,038]

Pm Skycatvshes a wealth of knowledge ? Atb

[sandymere 8,263]

The vet revived the xray and will have seen a few similar problems so will be the best person to ask in the 1st instance.

[desertbred 5,490]

Unless its inherited genetic deformity growth plate injuries are usually impact and stress injuries from running dogs to young particularly on hard ground , roads etc . some can recover but its usually a long process .

Edited August 9, 2017 by desertbred

[Bradus1 497]

What happened to pup pal

[mC HULL 12,290]

Got to agree with desertbred

 

That's why it's best to see a vet it's easy to think it's the foot when they holding back leg up but it can be multiple things atb