Possible thickening in the elbows

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So youngest staffie (3 1/2) was packed off to the vets for xrays due to his lameness (forelimbs). Duly came out at the end of the day and flatly refused to have anything to with me to the extent that he even climbed in my friends car on the way home from the yard rather than mine (and slept in the spare room that night)

The x rays have gone off to an orthapedic vet for closer viewing. The shoulder and wrists are fine but my vet thinks there could be thickening on the elbows. I know that if that is the verdict that we could be looking at an op (can't spell it - otheo something)

I am not keen at all about putting him through this, let alone the fact that staffies do not do "slow down" at all. Does anyone have experience of this and are there alternatives I can look at before operating? i.e physio? steroids? I will discuss this with my vet when the results come back but would be very interested to hear if anyone has any experiences to share/guidance?

He looks the absolute picture of health, just losing some muscle tone and is very well in himself -also now thankfully forgiven me and we are back on speaking tones.
 
No experience of that particular problem but am currently on my 3rd cruciate ligament op which has an 8 week+ recovery period.
If your vet recommends the op then I would go with his advice. They won't put a dog through something that they don't think is necessary.
You may not be keen but it is in the best interests of your dog. I am having a nightmare with my bitch after her op and we are only on day 5!! My dog however was a fream patient twice.
Quality of life is hugely improved and, although it seems daunting trying to keep them quiet, it is doable and well worth it.
 
My vet isn't totally sure hence the xrays going off for a second opinion. She thinks there is thickening but wasn't 100%. We have only briefly discussed the op and I thought is was to reduce the thickening - however as am unable to spell the ruddy thing, can't google it. Should have asked more detailed questions but wasn't really focusing as had been on edge all day worrying about him under a GA having lost a previous (albeit very ill) dog under anaesthetic. My brief understanding was that additionial bone was forming but it can't have been that clear cut or she would not need another opinion. Fingers crossed - he is a small dog and bang on for the weight for his height - not carrying any excess. I will need to go back to the vets on Friday to get more anti inflamatorys - which while they don't actually get rid of the problem go a very long way to reducing it.
 
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