Yes the splinted spica bandage can be used to help stabilize a fractured elbow. If the fracture is truly articular then surgical repair is often the best option but the spica can be considered as an alternate way to manage a fracture. How good the outcome will be depends on the specifics of the fracture.
Thank you so much for your videos and your expertise. It has proven to be invaluable to me. I can't thank you enough for the step-by-step and clear instructions throughout.
Ooooh, it breaks my heart to read that your dog is in such pain. Pain medications are helpful in these cases; I wouldn't apply the bandage without if there is that much discomfort. Perhaps your vet can help with that? I hope your dog feels better soon.
@focusandflourish5168 Thank you so much for your kind words!! It's been a tough time seeing him in pain ughh. Despite his discomfort, I decided to gently bandage his arm. Next day the vet said to me, that the unexpected happened- when I encouraged him to get up and bandaged his knee, I inadvertently adjusted his leg, and his knee went back into place- as the injury was a dislocation of the knee from its joint. It was such a relief to see him feeling better. I'm grateful for your support and advice!
Yes the splinted spica bandage can be used to help stabilize a fractured elbow. If the fracture is truly articular then surgical repair is often the best option but the spica can be considered as an alternate way to manage a fracture. How good the outcome will be depends on the specifics of the fracture.
Does this help for broken elbows on dogs?
This dog is WONDERFUL! ❤
Thank you! She is the sweetest dog❤️
Thank you so much for your videos and your expertise. It has proven to be invaluable to me. I can't thank you enough for the step-by-step and clear instructions throughout.
Thank you for your lovely comment. These are the comments that keep me doing what I am doing
how to do this if the dog is in enormous pain and can't let you even touch the leg is my question
Ooooh, it breaks my heart to read that your dog is in such pain. Pain medications are helpful in these cases; I wouldn't apply the bandage without if there is that much discomfort. Perhaps your vet can help with that? I hope your dog feels better soon.
@focusandflourish5168 Thank you so much for your kind words!! It's been a tough time seeing him in pain ughh. Despite his discomfort, I decided to gently bandage his arm. Next day the vet said to me, that the unexpected happened- when I encouraged him to get up and bandaged his knee, I inadvertently adjusted his leg, and his knee went back into place- as the injury was a dislocation of the knee from its joint. It was such a relief to see him feeling better. I'm grateful for your support and advice!
he was semi mummified
Yeah that's an accurate description!