My girl has broke her leg?

sky · 22-04-2013, 04:49 PM

Any ideas on what her treatment will be??
Thanks

Catwoman63 · 22-04-2013, 06:19 PM

Oh no I'm really sorry to hear that, that must be really upsetting, I have no idea how they would set a tortoise leg bone, It won't be easy with their hard shell, hopefully some experts or someone who has experienced this will be able to help x

pagan queen · 22-04-2013, 06:34 PM

Oh my goodness, how did she manage that? I have no idea how they will set it. Hope she's better soon though.

alley cat · 22-04-2013, 06:40 PM

Aww poor thing

it does look awkward what with the shell in the way, did she get hooked up in something? Hope she can be fixed without too much difficulty.

alley cat · 22-04-2013, 06:47 PM

Just had a quick look in my Andy Highfield book and all I can see is "Broken limbs usually respond to immobilisation

so maybe it wont be as bad as you think?

Gordon · 22-04-2013, 06:59 PM

If it comes to the worst outcome of amputation she will be fine i have an adult female horsfield with three legs and she is fine not a lot she cant do

**egyptiandan64** · 22-04-2013, 08:27 PM

Yes you would immobilize the leg inside the shell as in tape it so she couldn't move it out or even around in the shell. Might have to be tried a few times as they will need to X-ray after its done to make sure the ends of the bones are close enough together.

Danny

Catwoman63 · 23-04-2013, 08:58 AM

Do you mean push the leg inside the shell then tape over it so she cant move it Dan? x

**egyptiandan64** · 23-04-2013, 01:27 PM

Yes

Danny

sky · 23-04-2013, 01:47 PM

Poor Daisy, will keep you updated as to what the vet has planned for her

22-04-2013, 04:49 PM	#1
sky Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,901	My girl has broke her leg? Any ideas on what her treatment will be?? Thanks __________________ Kayx 2.7.4 THB 0.3.0 Gpigs 1 grumpy husband

22-04-2013, 06:19 PM	#2
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Oh no I'm really sorry to hear that, that must be really upsetting, I have no idea how they would set a tortoise leg bone, It won't be easy with their hard shell, hopefully some experts or someone who has experienced this will be able to help x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

22-04-2013, 06:34 PM	#3
pagan queen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 6,073	Oh my goodness, how did she manage that? I have no idea how they will set it. Hope she's better soon though. __________________ 1.0.1 TG Ibera 1.0.0 Chinese Frise dog 0.1.0 African Grey Parrot 0.1.0 Hahns Macaw 0.1.0 Pearly Conure 0.2.0 Guinea Pigs 0.2.0 Chickens 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon 7.4.0 Budgies 1.1.0 Cockatiels 1.3 Kids 1 Husband

22-04-2013, 08:27 PM	#7
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Yes you would immobilize the leg inside the shell as in tape it so she couldn't move it out or even around in the shell. Might have to be tried a few times as they will need to X-ray after its done to make sure the ends of the bones are close enough together. Danny __________________ Last edited by egyptiandan64; 23-04-2013 at 01:28 PM.

23-04-2013, 08:58 AM	#8
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Do you mean push the leg inside the shell then tape over it so she cant move it Dan? x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

22-04-2013, 06:40 PM	#4
alley cat Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,150	Aww poor thing it does look awkward what with the shell in the way, did she get hooked up in something? Hope she can be fixed without too much difficulty.

22-04-2013, 06:47 PM	#5
alley cat Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,150	Just had a quick look in my Andy Highfield book and all I can see is "Broken limbs usually respond to immobilisation so maybe it wont be as bad as you think?

22-04-2013, 06:59 PM	#6
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	If it comes to the worst outcome of amputation she will be fine i have an adult female horsfield with three legs and she is fine not a lot she cant do

23-04-2013, 01:27 PM	#9
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Yes Danny __________________

23-04-2013, 01:47 PM	#10
sky Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,901	Poor Daisy, will keep you updated as to what the vet has planned for her __________________ Kayx 2.7.4 THB 0.3.0 Gpigs 1 grumpy husband

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