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What is Front Leg Injury? A front leg injury in a dog can be a complex diagnostic case. Factors such as trauma due to an accident, or an injury caused by repetitive strain can cause acute pain for your pet. If your dog has changed gait or appears to have lameness in the forelimb, immediate care by a qualified professional (i.e. surgical specialist) is important in order to avoid the possibility of permanent front leg debility. You may observe your pet limping or appearing unable to bear weight on the front leg. The injury may present as a sudden occurrence, or slowly develop over time. In either case, your dog is experiencing discomfort and must be seen by a veterinarian. Leaving the injury undiagnosed or untreated is not recommended. Front leg injuries can range in severity, and it must be noted that some injuries can lead to paralysis of the leg if left untreated. Symptoms of Front Leg Injury in Dogs Dogs will exhibit the following symptoms as the result of a front leg injury. (Please note that the symptoms listed here may also mean a shoulder injury or developing arthritis, which verifies the reason that a limp must be diagnosed in order for the issue to be treated properly.) Swelling Lack of weight bearing on the limb Muscle weakness Muscular pain Bruising (this may not be easy to detect) Decreased range of motion in leg or shoulder Types There is a broad range of injuries that are possibly associated with the canine front leg. In reality, the anatomy of a dog’s leg is very complex. The bones and ligaments can easily be cracked, stretched or twisted when impact is applied through running, jumping or by virtue of an accident or jolting impact as listed below: Bone fracture Torn ligaments or tendons Dislocated joints Brachial plexus avulsion (muscles, blood vessels, and nerves are pulled from the limb) Elbow dysplasia Bone infection after an injury or animal bite Bruised, degenerated or torn muscle Causes of Front Leg Injury in Dogs Your dog may suffer a front leg injury that will need immediate medical intervention due to various factors; examples being as follows: Extreme traumatic events, like being hit by a car or experiencing a fall Sprains Jumping while at play and causing an injury to the ligaments or joints An injury that occurs as the result of a progressive disease such as arthritis Diagnosis of Front Leg Injury in Dogs Choosing to self-evaluate, or taking a wait and see approach is not advised due to the complexity of a front leg injury. The resolution of the problem and the elimination of pain is highly important, as is the significance in treating before further (sometimes irreversible) damage happens. Quick and proper diagnosis will involve one or more of the following procedures: Examination - The veterinarian will perform a manipulation of the leg to see the range of motion, comparing it to the noninjured limb. X-Ray - This imaging procedure will show bone fractures, dislocations or misalignments, and abnormal joint movement. Fluoroscopy - This is like an x-ray movie that is used to diagnose the injury while actually having the leg demonstrate a range of motion. The veterinarian may see dislocations, excessive joint openings or abnormal joint motion. MRI - This method of diagnosis can show a ligament sprain, and brachial plexus avulsion (which can result in complete paralysis of the front limb). Treatment of Front Leg Injury in Dogs Due to the fact that the causation can be so broad, treatment will correlate to the type, severity, and age of the front leg injury. Some cases of injury may be treated as described below: Sprains or ligament injuries - Sprains are graded as a severity of 1, 2 or 3. A sprain of 1 or 2 may require a splint or wrap for 6 to 8 weeks. Grade 3 usually requires a surgical repair of the ligament. It must be noted that ligament injuries can have a very lengthy healing time and often after one year, it will be found that only 60% of the strength is regained. Permanent instability is also a possibility. Fractures - Fractures are often due to a compression injury or a blunt force impact at the tendon. Fractures often warrant a surgical repair, though some injuries may heal through the use of a splint or cast. In cases of small bone fractures, surgical repair sometimes is not an option because the bones are so small. Brachial Plexus Avulsion - This is a very complex injury. Surgery may be attempted, but there can be major complications for your dog during the recovery period Read more at: https://www.vetary.com/dog/condition/...