I discovered Rambo’s elbow problems at 18 months when he was exrayed for his
hip and elbow certification. He had shown absolutely no evidence before that
time. Because of his age and his activity level, I chose to have the screws
put in and an osteotomy done to relief the pressure on the joints. It has now
been a year since his surgery and while I cringe when he jumps off the deck or
races full speed around the yard, he has healed well and has no problems.
I’ll let you know in 10 years how he’s doing again. (By the way, my orthopedic
surgeon also echo’d Jen’s remarks - 5 - 6 months, and fully by 8 months.
Mary-Anne
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Anconeal processes should be united by 6 months in GSDs. 4-6 months is
typical age of fusion of the processes; and is at least started by 3-4 months,
but often not completely calcified before that magic 6 month mark in our breed.
Or even later, especially in the largest and achrondoplastic breeds (like
dachshunds and basset hounds)… which can be as late as 8-9 months.
However, the fusion should be well on its way by about 5-6 months, even if not
completely calcified at that age in our breed. (this being my opinion) I
should think that the AP be fused fully by 8 months, even in our largest of
pups.
UAP (ununited anconeal process) is more common in males than females across all
breeds- some say up to a 2:1 male to female ratio of affected animals!
Pups with UAP ‘most’ often show symptoms between 5-9 months, with the gradual
onset of foreleg lameness/pain. They now have good-outcome orthopedic
surgeries developed that produce reliable results to prevent the problems
associated with UAP. One screw does the trick after a joint cleaning! And, of
course, the younger the surgery is performed on the affected dog, the better
the outcome as the joint doesn’t suffer the damage as long before the repair is
made, and also, the recovery is shorter/easier in the younger dog.
HTH-
Jen P & her Pack wearing her favorite hat- genetics!
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What is the latest anyone has had elbows unite? Did anyone have them unite
after four months?
Evan L.Ginsburg
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