{"id":749,"date":"2024-11-01T15:03:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T15:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kentdalevets.co.uk\/news\/?p=749"},"modified":"2024-11-01T15:06:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T15:06:22","slug":"749-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentdalevets.co.uk\/news\/749-2\/","title":{"rendered":"LYRA\u2019S \u2018BACK\u2019 TO WALKING THANKS TO KENTDALE TEAM"},"content":{"rendered":"

A five-year-old dog whose poorly back legs were causing severe mobility issues is on all paws again thanks to the skills of our specialist-led orthopaedic<\/a> and physiotherapy<\/a> teams.<\/p>\n

Lyra, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, underwent the life-changing surgery here at Kentdale Referrals.<\/p>\n

Initially, Lyra\u2019s lameness was confined to one hind leg, however, over time her condition worsened and spread to the other back leg, causing her problems when simply trying to stand up.<\/p>\n

It was thought her discomfort could be cruciate ligament or spinal problems, and a CT scan<\/a> and detailed investigation by our team confirmed it was an issue with the stifle joints, which is the equivalent of a human knee.<\/p>\n

In Lyra\u2019s case, the left cranial cruciate ligament had started to fray, with the lumbar spinal pain a secondary factor.<\/p>\n

Lyra\u2019s loving owner, Christine Sharpe from Blawith, said: \u201cLyra started to have problems using her hind legs when trying to stand up and our local vet diagnosed possible cruciate ligament or spinal problems,<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite three weeks of complete rest the problem was not resolved so we were referred to Kentdale.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we were relieved to find out what the problem was, we were also concerned that she\u2019d need surgery.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, Lyra is still relatively young and we were determined to give her the best quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Simon Roch, RCVS recognised specialist in small animal surgery (orthopaedics), took charge of Lyra\u2019s complex operation, which involved rotating the top section of the tibia and stabilising the bone fragments with a bone plate and screws.<\/p>\n

Emma Woof<\/a>, veterinary physiotherapist here at Kentdale, said: \u201cFollowing the surgery, Lyra I put together a home exercise plan, which included exercises such as sit to stand, as well as continued physiotherapy and massage.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s clearly working as Lyra is increasing her exercise and enjoying her walks, which is great to see.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lyra\u2019s owner, Christine, added: \u201cI can\u2019t fault the care given by Kentdale and we\u2019re continuing to slowly extend the time she walks on the lead. It\u2019s great that she\u2019s much like her old self with no problems standing up.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A five-year-old dog whose poorly back legs were causing severe mobility issues is on all paws again thanks to the skills of our specialist-led orthopaedic and physiotherapy teams. Lyra, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, underwent the life-changing surgery here at Kentdale Referrals. Initially, Lyra\u2019s lameness was confined to one hind leg, however, over time… <\/p>\n

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