Message Number: SG8179 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: "Sue Liszewski"
Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2004 11:59:31 -0600
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] Elbow popped out of it's socket....
Message-ID: <BAY15-F58aWuMU1unYW00010ae6@hotmail.com>
I have used spints on ferrets, they may not stay on as long but can help.
You need to stabilize it long enough so it does not pop out again. I also
use a reverse stirrup to secure. See how he does but if it happens again I
would try a splint.
Dr. Sue
>From: krisowen48@aol.com
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] Elbow popped out of it's socket....
>Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 23:16:57 EST
>
>Hi,
>I was wondering if anyone has some ideas for me. My 4 month old baby Ruby
>has
>pulled her elbow out of the socket. I have no idea how this happened. None
>of
>my others have ever done this. My vet put her under and popped it back in.
>He
>had a hard time, it kept popping back out. He finally got it and x-rayed it
>to be sure it was in place. He doesn't think a splint would work on a
>ferret
>very well. Does anyone have an idea or an experience to share concerning
>this
>issue. I am hoping to avoid surgery. I thought someone might have an idea
>for a
>splint that works. Friday her elbow was popped back in and I am keeping her
>confined to a one level cage until Monday. I am not letting her walk around
>on
>it so hopefully it will heal. As far as I can tell it hasn't popped out
>again.
>She is going stir crazy in her cage though. Not much fun for her, poor
>baby.
>Thanks,
> Kris
>
>
>
>
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