My 9 month old Boston Terrier has been lame on his right hind leg for a few weeks now and has noticeable muscle atrophy. He has been to the vet and had x-rays taken that were sent out for evaluation. The diagnosis is a presence of small lucent changes over the proximal aspects of the R and L femoral trochlea, with minimal right stifle joint capsule distension which is consistent with patellar luxation, which he does not seem to have. He also has a congenital abnormality of the S1-L7 vertebral segment. A partial lumbaration of the first sacral vertebral segment was noted as a transverse process seen on the right side. Asymetry of the last vertebrea was also noted and partial fusion to S1 was suspected, especially on the left side. Congenital abnormality of the coccygeal spine was noted. What are your thoughts and recommendations of these findings? I will be going for a consult on Monday, but am very worried and curious of what is going on. Any thoughts on what it could be?
Thank you for your time.
IN ADDITION TO YOUR VETERINARY CARE, you might want to have your Boston pup checked out by someone certified in animal chiropractic. While they cannot reverse the congenital abnormalities in the spine, they can adjust that spine and try to optimize the nerve flow between brain and limbs. They can also check the stifle to see if the joint is subluxated, and then can correct it. Check out http://www.avcadoctors.com to find a certified animal chiropractor near you.
Best of luck!
–Sue Ann
Sue Ann Sidell, D.C., C.A.C., & Charles M. Sidell, D.C.
Riverside Wellness Center
Gorham, NH