Does my dog's wrist X-ray confirm fracture or hyperextension?

Hello, sorry to hear about Royalty. It is actually. difficult to know if he has any fractures without an x-ray of the foot and wrist. However, signs of a fracture will include non-weight bearing lameness on that leg, pain, persistent swelling, and severe bruising. If he is walking on the leg comfortably, it would be less likely that he has a fracture. But if you think he is having the above mentioned sings, the recommended next step is to have his veterinarian seen him so that he can have an x-ray. Hope this helps and best of luck.

I am having a little trouble determine what is going on in the elbows. It looks like they are both fractured if these are pictures of different legs. The pelvis is also fractured. Treatment options would depend on the current condition of the pet and the cause for the injuries. Pelvic fractures often heal with strict cage rest for 1-2 months. The fracture of the elbow appears to have affected the joint, and it likely needs surgery to fix or amputation of the leg. If it is in both legs, surgery to fix the fractures is the best option.

The best way to make the right decision is to send the xrays to an orthopedic vet specialist, by looking at the xray he will be able to tell you what needs to be done. it's very important to do the right decision now as it will be more complicated to repair it later if it doesn't heal properly.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear that Muneca is limping. Based off the radiograph, it looks like her fibula, the smaller bone in her lower leg, may be fractured. It is difficult to know for sure without an orthogonal view, but that may be the reason for her limping. I recommend restricting her activity to cage rest and leash walks only, do not let her run or play for at least 4 weeks to allow time for the bone to heal. I recommend having her evaluated by a veterinarian who can perform bloodwork and see if it is safe to prescribe her anti-inflammatory pain medications to help her feel more comfortable. NEVER give human pain medications to dogs as they can be markedly toxic. I hope this is helpful!

That looks like a pretty nasty fracture. My first recommendation would be orthopedic surgery. The surgeon may recommend plates or other devices to get the bone back in alignment so that it can heal. If that is not an option in your area, then amputation would be my next recommendation. Due to the location, a cast or splint will not provide enough stabilization to allow the edges of the bone to knit back together. If the bones can be re-aligned, a hobble can be attempted, but the failure rate is quite high.

Yes this can heal and keeping her quiet will prevent further injury. I do recommend a neoprene carpal wrap to use daily when exercising Luna. I get them from handicappedpets.com or therapaw.com. I do not leave it on all the time as I want some normal weight bearing to maintain the ligament strength and to promote healing. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Luna.

The image quality makes it very difficult to see the images in the amount of detail needed to properly assess them, but it does appear that the bone was fractured and is healing. The bone appears to not be healing straight, likely because the leg was not splinted when the fracture first occurred. You should definitely continue to monitor the bandaged/splinted leg. If you notice that Dixie's toes are blue or are cold to the touch the bandage/splint needs to be removed immediately and re-wrapped. I would definitely having a veterinarian re-wrap the bandage/splint as there are special bandaging/splinting techniques and materials used to accomplish different things. Your veterinarian would be the best person to do this to ensure proper healing. I hope this helps and best of luck to both you and Dixie.