Woody

[BeeJay]

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Thanks all for asking about him. The news on Woody isn't good. The leg had re dislocated despite being strapped up. Being strapped up had caused the leg to start weeping and the whole of the leg and shoulder was covered in fluid, with small sores starting to develop. Also the leg from the elbow to the wrist was so swollen that had we left things another day then he'd have lost the leg due to circulation problems. (My very grateful thanks to Carmel Smith :huggles: and Linda Turner :huggles: for all their advice and warnings 'cause of you I phoned the vet right away at my first thought that things weren't right).

Sandra put the shoulder back in again but it just comes out very easily again. She's re strapped it but obviously not as it was, this time it's sticking straight out in front of him. But that makes it very easy to be knocked and thus re dislocated again.

There is bad muscle damage and also ligament damage to the shoulder. So it is very likely that it'll need to be operated on but she's not sure who has done such an op as what she thinks needs doing to the shoulder joint I think. It all got very technical :wacko: but involves makes grooves in the bone. She's also not sure that the ligament that would be moved and used to stabilize the joint is actually viable. I'm guessing that they won't know until they open him up. He won't get full forward reach back. Failing that option he can have the joint bolted? and thus only have movement in his elbow and wrist. Failing that it's amputation or ...........

But he's home and he's yelled to go out and yelled to have some food. So at least the slaves are working hard. :sweating:

If anyone knows of an orthopedic specialist who has worked on dislocated shoulders could you pm me please. :thumbsup:

 

[Hilary & Hounds]

So sorry to hear Woody's poorly. :huggles: :huggles: to all of you. :huggles:

 

[Joanna]

I was very sorry to hear about poor Woody, Barbara. I do hope he makes a full recovery. That is two nasty shoulder injuries in a very short period of time, I know it goes like that some-times, but may-be we should be ensuring there is an adequate run off when the lure slows before stopping to attempt to minimise such injuries. In people, a dislocated shoulder is very common in rugby players, and is as a direct result of a slam from a burly opponent which is the usual cause. The pile up on the lure seems to be the place where these nasties can happen, and a sudden stop can be a contributing factor. It may be worth all clubs reconsidering their run-offs and lure driving.

Any-way, I do hope that you find a good vet who can do the op, there must be some-one out there with the necassary experience.

 

[gavintasker]

Poor Woody.

We ALL hope he makes a full and quick recovery. :luck: :luck: :luck:

Liz,Gavin and ALL livestock.

 

[Trish]

poor woody thinking of you barbara hope things get better soon for woody :huggles:

 

[~elizabeth~]

Oh heck, when did this happen? Poor Woody, what a terrible time he must have had. Praying that they can do sort it out :luck: :huggles:

 

[The Bruvs]

Oh your poor dog BJ, it seems to be one thing or another, we wish him a full recovery and I know they are all getting TLC from you and Allan :huggles: :wub: please let us know the progress and out come of it all :thumbsup:

 

[haycroft]

Sorry to hear about poor Woody i hope he'll recover very soon...My peggy was referred to a specialist in Swindon with her injury if you want i could pm details and you could phone and ask if they deal with that sort of injury

Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery :thumbsup:

 

[BlueNoise]

So sorry to hear that Woody is still having problems. There must be someone out there who can put him right Fingers crossed.Thinking of you take care Pat Sidney & George :luck:

 

[Judy]

I'm so sorry to hear that Barbara. I hope someone can come up with a vet for you. Surely there must be someone. How about Ian McQueen?

 

[peppermint lady]

oh barbara how very sad for you all

such a worrying time for you :unsure:

fingers crossed :luck: :luck: for your lovely boy and i prey an answer comes along soon

loads of love julie + family :huggles: :huggles:

looking forward to seeing you both soon :huggles:

 

[naylorwhippets]

poor Woody Fingers crossed for a good recovery :luck:

 

[julie_s]

Poor boy... good luck :luck: for a sound recovery.

All the best,

 

[Rae]

I had no idea it was so serious Barbara I'm so sorry to hear about Woody.

:luck: with finding a vet that can do the op. He's in very safe hands with Sandra I'm sure she wont let anyone touch him unless she's certain.

 

[Strike Whippets]

Wishing Woods the best :huggles: ........Trust you Woody to go for all you could though ....... :huggles: :huggles: to you all ....Lots of love from us lot XXXX

 

[jade]

hope woody gets better soon all the best to you all

 

[sue greenwood]

In the north we have Mike Guilliard at Nantwich vets who was exceptional with Piper when she broke her leg.We also have Paul Evans who works on Greyhounds.Short of that there is the vet college at Liverpool.The only thing it's along way to travel for you and woody.

 

[Carol Jepson]

So sorry to hear about Woody Give him a hug from me :huggles: Keeping everything crossed he makes a full recovery :luck: :luck:

 

[whippetwise]

So sorry to hear this, if it does come to it dogs do very well on three legs although I know its not what you would want being involved in racing, he could still have a very happy full life. Keeping my fingers crossed that he makes a full recovery

 

[Stripey]

Sorry Barbara, only just seen your post. I've PM'd some info which may help. We all wish Woody well soon :luck: :huggles: