Post op 2nd day - hip dislocation Pt 4
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 11/10/2015

Sudden dislocation of the right hip as the Border Collie fell into a drain.

Palpation and manipulation of the hip showed dislocation. X rays done. The owner wanted a surgical procedure rather than using the Ehmer's Sling (closed reduction) method which has a success rate of around 50%.

The surgery is known as femoral head excision performed. No more lameness 6 weeks later and follow up over a year later.


On Aug 6, 2015, right femoral head excision surgery was done. Follow up after 6 weeks and as at Jan 11, 2020,  the dog is not lame. The owners are happy.