In a message dated 11/1/2006 3:50:26 P.M. Central Standard Time, EHomesG@xxxxxxx writes: He sedated him today and could not extend the back hocks and the Dr. called a Specialist and the conclusion is now that he has contraction of the tendons which is why the surgery did not fix the first leg. He said it is not known to be hereditery, no known cause, there is no treatment or cure or surgery that would help nor meds and that my boy would just walk in the rear like he has severe hip d. The whole rear is down. He walks but does not have the motion use of the legs.He said it affects the following tendons. sbnmembraraosis, simitendinosuos, gracilos. (can't read his writing) Any help here???? Go to another vet as quick as you can!!! If this man did surgery to fix a cruciate and wondered why it did not work, then came up with another diagnosis as to why, he is lost. Find an orthopedic vet and get another opinion. Many dogs are locked up in the rears....not necessarily a sign of severe hip displaysia. Please take your boy elsewhere to someone with a good reputation. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1974 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================