Oliver's Elbow - More issues - Second Surgery

Julie Stevenson · Mar 12, 2014

Ollie broke his elbow at 4 months old in a bold move to try and jump down 3 stairs. Landing on his elbow and breaking it with loud and heart wrenching crying non-stop! After 2 days and one $4000 surgery he was all fixed up with 2 pins and one screw in the elbow. Well here we are at 10 months and it looks like the screw is trying to now come out. The surgeon did say it was a possibility that it would work it's way out and that if it did he probably does not need it any longer. We have an appt next week on Thursday to have the elbow looked at again and they may have to go back in and take the screw out.

Not looking forward to leaving my baby at the hospital again. The surgeon did say it should be an ease and quick surgery. Maybe they can just knock him out quickly and take it out. Keep him in your thoughts next Thursday when we find out what they plan to do for him.

Alice Kable · Mar 12, 2014

Poor Ollie! Paws crossed for an easy, quick screw removal!

Julie Stevenson · Mar 12, 2014

Here is the bump where I think the screw is coming out.

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Here is the bump where I think the screw is coming out.

mhuinker · Mar 12, 2014

Ouchie! Poor Ollie! Our thoughts will be with him and I am sure he will be good as new very soon!

PS - welcome back to the site, haven't seen you in a while!

2bullymama · Mar 12, 2014

OUCH... that looks painful! probably isn't but OUCH!

prayers for you and your little man

pbois · Mar 12, 2014

Ouch......that's a big bump.

My understanding is that what he experiencing can be pretty common. I would imagine it would be a quick procedure. We were warned with one of our labs that had a TPLO (ACL repair) that the hardware in her knee may become loose one day and need to be taken out, but the joint would remain stable.

Good luck next week. I will be thinking about y'all.

Cbrugs · Mar 12, 2014

Poor Ollie. Good luck and hope all goes well (I'm sure it will).

davidh · Mar 12, 2014

Poor baby, I hope it is a simple procedure and they don't keep him.

Julie Stevenson · Mar 13, 2014

Thanks everyone! Yes, I have been absent! We moved recently. Purchased a home. The doggies are in heaven.

I worrry that it's painful for him too. He was limping on it last week, but only for a day then stopped. He runs and plays normal but I worry it's not right. I'm keeping a close eye on it and if things change i will take him in before the appt we have with the specialist in a week. Those suregons are busy!

winginit66 · Mar 14, 2014

[MENTION=314]Julie Stevenson[/MENTION] - Congrats on the house!!! No wonder we haven't seen you in a while! Hope all goes well next week. We'll all be thinking about you.

ParisRoger · Mar 14, 2014

Aww i hope Ollie is ok. Big doggie cuddles from Roger and Me xx

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Julie Stevenson · Mar 14, 2014

yes...new house equals LOTS of work for Julie. Tonight's agenda - SIT ON COUCH! LOL

bullmama · Mar 15, 2014

Ouchie, that does look painful even if it isn't , hope the surgery goes well for him! Glad to see you back!

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Julie Stevenson · Mar 18, 2014

Ok - I moved up Ollie's vet visit to today. He ws playing over the weekend and he screamed in pain. I'm worried the screw is causing pain. WE are headed there in about 2 hours. Fingers crossed they can remove the screw and that will solve the issue.