This is surgical fusion of the shoulder joint. It is rarely performed; but indications would be severe shoulder fracture, dislocation, malformation or arthritis.
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Clear recovery guidance so you know what to expect at every stage.
Restricted activity and rest. Pain management and wound care. Short lead walks for toileting only. Your pet will have a follow-up check at 2 weeks for suture removal.
Gradually increasing lead walks. Continued restricted activity at home. Physiotherapy exercises as advised by our team to support healing and muscle rebuilding.
Follow-up imaging to check bone healing. Gradual increase in exercise duration and intensity based on progress. Most dogs show significant improvement by this stage.
Return to controlled normal activity, case dependent. Off-lead exercise can usually be gradually reintroduced. Full recovery is typically achieved within 3–4 months.
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