07/06/2026
**Fredโs Limb Salvage Story** ๐พโค๏ธ
Meet Fred, a gentle 44 kg Labrador who suffered a devastating injury to his right wrist. The damage to the supporting structure (palmar fibrocartilage) is unfortunately irreparable in dogs and will cause the wrist to collapse (hyperextend) with each and every step.
Without intervention, Fred would have been left unable to bear weight on the limb, facing a future of severe osteoarthritis and chronic pain that would have dramatically affected his quality of life.
The only option to save his limb and give him a good quality of life was a **pancarpal arthrodesis** โ a specialised limb-salvage surgery that fuses the joints in the wrist.
During the procedure, the joint was opened, the damaged cartilage removed and replaced with bone graft to encourage fusion. Due to his size and energy, Dr. Kevin applied 2 plates in opposite directions to stabilise the area while the bones healed together. Itโs a very complex surgery, but it offered Fred the best chance for pain-free function.
Fred was closely monitored for the next 8 weeks, and we are delighted to report that the surgery was **100% successful**!
He has regained almost complete use of his limb and is now moving comfortably again.
Wishing our brave boy Fred the very best for his bright future ahead! ๐
A huge thank you to our wonderful team of nurses and receptionists at Pets Clinic โ you are the quiet heroes who help make these little miracles happen every day. ๐
