Surgery A Success!

Taj had extensive leg repair surgery at The Veterinary Orthopedic Sports Medicine Group in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.  Due to the extensive and complicated nature of his radial injuries, Taj was referred to these specialists.

Side View: Radius Broken at Several Sites (Proximal to Mid-Diaphysis)
and a Transverse Ulna Break

Front View: Severely Broken Radius
Multiple Breaks, Splintering, and Hairline Fractures

One doesn't have to be a orthopedic surgeon to see how bad the splintering is and how much this would have hurt! Standard bone plating with screws or pinning is not an option because of the lack of in-tact bone at the top of the radius. This is hard to see with the x-ray, but there is about 1 cm of in-tact bone at the top (there are hairline fractures that are harder to see). The break likely happened in a twisting / torsion motion.

NOOOOO! Poor Mr. Taj!

Poor Taj with His Leg Splinted and on many Medications

Taj incurred a significant break in his left, frontal radius and ulna. Please see the "How Taj Broke His Leg" page and "The Prognosis" page of his Blog. This blog is dedicated to Taj's recovery and to serve as an educational resource for dog owners who may be going through similar rehabilitation.  

Taj Resting Comfortably with his Splint

 Because I have a sedan, I called my friend Bronte who came up (all the way from Philadelphia) with her SUV to help take Taj down to Annapolis. Bronte, and her dog Spartacus - a massive doberman, are some of Mr. Taj's best friends.

Taj Riding in Style with Bronte

 We are off for Taj's surgery! Taj would much rather being doing this with his brother Rumi instead: