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Great explanation!

How long did the surgery itself take do you know?

Thank you, it was really helpful to see what it looks like in walking, running.

I don't understand why Hank could walk on the 3rd day. The clinic said 2 months of crate rest except bathroom break. It's really challenging!

Thank you!!

Thank you for this!! I just took nugget potty and he held it until he absolutely couldn’t hold it anymore.. this is day 1

Today is the first night and boy it is rough y’all!! We went to warm springs pet hospital in Fremont.. these ding dogs sent him home with no wrap so all of his incisions are open.. keeps whining due to pain even though I just gave him meds.. won’t go potty still

Wow. Your videos have helped me out a lot. But my poor baby she came out of surgery yesterday and she is definitely not progressing like Hank 😩. He is just laying down in her stroller , won’t move , doesn’t want to drink or eat , doesn’t even want to walk when I take her out and put the sling on her. And her scar/ stitching are BAD looks like they just out a chunk of meat and sewed it together 😢

Is he still on pain meds?

Thank you very much for your help doing these videos! My little Toy poodle Bella she is 9 years old needs surgery in both her hind legs. I am dreading when the time comes poor little Angels to go thru so much pain 😢😢

Thank you for sharing Hanks journey. My girl Taz hasn't had surgery yet, but she is seeing a surgeon in the coming weeks. She has grade 4 luxating patella's in both knees. 😢 I know after healing my orthopedic surgery, I felt a great deal better & I am hoping the same happens for my girl Taz.

Thank you again so much for making these videos so other owners can know what to anticipate with the aurgery. Almost a decade later and they're still helping people. All dogs are amazing but Hank is a little extra special, helping other dogs feel better post surgery. He's kind of a hero. Thank you!

We have just learned of our dog having this condition. She is only 16 months old, so we won’t be doing anything yet. But I just have to say your videos are absolutely amazing. Thank you.

Thank you for making this video. My sweetie needs this surgery. ❤

RuffWear makes a climbing harness with a handle that works great for orthopedic surgery. The harness should just be left on so as to avoid over-manipulation right after surgery. I would recommend wet food like fresh chicken and steak instead of dry, carb laden kibble. The fresh, moist, real food can be introduced before surgery. For balanced meals, there are several commercial, lightly cooked diets that are low carb and made by reputable companies. The better the nutrition, the better the healing and the better the quality of life and health of joints long term. Hank is a lucky boy to have such caring owners. Thanks for the video.

Did the inverting of the leg you spoke of here go away?

Our morkie just had the surgery - stage 3 luxating patella. Floating all over the place. She had a fully exposed incision area which is different from what you had. Definitely a challenge to keep her from getting zoomies and running around horseplaying. Anyway, hope Hank is doing well, Courtney.

My vet said I have to Crete rest her for 2 weeks . How do I do that without her crying . 😢

wonderful video on day 3 of our chihuahuas surgery....its going to be a long road ahead and we are already exhausted our gilr took 24 hours to pee as well but when she did the flood gates opened. On to day 4 baby steps its patience and a work in progress

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU taking my chihuahua today for surgery 1 of 2 feeling anxious

Hi Hank. By now you're you running like a pup again. I was just wondering about your soft collar and whether or not you like it and the brand. Hope the humans are doing okay.

Our dog is going to need the same surgery. She's cute and small. Out of nowhere I saw her limping and not bending one of her knees. The vet says her kneecap is dislocated. I'm just a little nervous. Thankfully she doesn't seem to be experiencing a lot of pain.

Thank you!!!!!

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the best video!!!!❤

currently 3:30am the first night for my chihuahua 🫠 it's been rough but these videos make it easier to manage mentally!

Courtney your video is SO INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL!! Thank you so much for taking the time to edit and post it!!!

Thank you so much! My dog is going to get this surgery on both back legs. Watching these videos gives me soo much more guidance and peace of mind. Thank you!!!!!

How did it go? I have been assured my cocker spaniel is OK but I'm sure she has a floating patella. It's so interesting to find someone that I may be able to chat to

Well done HANK!!!!!

So useful. Thank you!!

My 9 months old chi/pug girl is having this surgery the 5th of September. I am very worried about the days after surgery. Thank you for these videos.😟❤️‍🩹

Thank you so much for posting this video! I am a veterinary student and there was a technical issue in recording the lecture on patellar luxation so I have the notes but am unable to look at the gait videos, thank you for showing us Hank's gait! The slowed down videos were particularly helpful too, when you're not used to seeing abnormalities slowing it down really helps to visualize it. I hope Hank continued to have a good life after surgery, you're clearly a very attentive and caring owner for looking after him so closely!

One of the best explanations on TH-cam on the topic

My Akita just had his MPL surgery (grade 3) and had a genetic defect called patellar alta, meaning they are too high. They surgeon attempted to repair this as well. Thank you for your videos and I hope Hank is still with you, doing fine. Kashi is 19 months and already has some arthritis as well as some erosion beneath the patella. I hope once healed, he can have a decent life. Thanks again.

Do u still have updated vids to hank?

Great video

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Thank you for sharing Hanks recovery. It has been really helpful to watch his progress. Hope he is enjoying a happy pain free life now.

Tank you for shere 🙏🙏🙏

Thank You! I have 2 Great Pyrenees who just had the operation,

currently 3:13am of my first night😅 poor girl but i’m hoping she’ll sleep with the cone off now

Thank you so much. Day 2 of luxating patella, & ACL surgery. My pup hates the ice, and I am having a really difficult time… I know it’s very important, but he resists, and flops around so much that I am terrified he is going to injure himself. Other than that things are going much better so far with this surgery. He had his other leg done 4 years ago

Wonder, very informative video. Thank you 👍

Courtney very very good and informative series. My English Bulldog has been diagnosed with a stage III Luxating Patella also. I have not been told at this time that his ACL is not intact. He is 2 1/2 yrs old. It sounds like you would like you are from the Midwest. I plan to take him to the UNIV of WI Veterinary School which is supposed one of the best in the country. His first consultation will be a 4 hr exam ( so a very thorough exam) and then at that point he will be diagnosed as to how to proceed. Thanks again for the video series so I know what to " really expect" once he is sent home. I have been told that he will be staying overnight with his team to include check ups with his anesthesiologist to make sure he is not having any severe reactions for the surgery and anesthesia that was administered.

This video was so helpful. I had noticed my mini poodle circle her left hind leg out when running sometimes too. My agility instructor said it was similar to a gait that another poodle she trains had who had recently been diagnosed with Patella Luxation. This video inspired me to take a video of my poodle and show the vet. Thankfully we’re catching it early. Videos like this will help others too. Thank you.

hi, quick question, did hank end up getting the implants removed? our little guy had the same surgery almost 12 weeks ago and he’s still having problems. The doc said that if his leg is going to continue to get irritated due to the implant, they would need to remove it. We are a little worried about removing the implants, concerned that it may affect his bone healing.

Thank you for making this video. I'm totally overwhelmed this is day 4. I'm by myself on this journey...praying I'm doing it right!

If you haven't thought about getting into animal rehap, you MUST. My dog (11 months) does this surgery tomorrow. We are nervous

This is extremely helpful along with this whole series, my 7 month frenchie is about to have 2 knee operations, one on each back leg. (4 weeks apart). So this is really helpful. Thankyou