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Post by Bobbie & Charlie on Dec 29, 2018 13:40:29 GMT -7
State: Oklahoma Hospital: Oklahoma Veterinary Surgery, LLC Address: 1501 W. 78th St. South, Tulsa, OK 74132 Cost: $4300 (received a little refund as he was discharged earlier than expected  ) Date of surgery: 11/23/2018 What was included in cost (MRI?, days stay, ER? PT? meds for home, sling, etc.): 24/7 care at this facility. CT Spine, 2 nights stay in ER, sent home on 11/25/18 with a Fentanyl patch, Clindamiacin and Gabapentin pills. Comments: Charlie went down unexpectedly on 11/22 at 7:30 p.m. as he was coming in the dog door from outside. He was diagnosed as Grade 5 Intervertebral Disk Herniation L1-2 (paraplegic w/loss of DPS) and surgery was recommended. Given 60% chance to walk again with surgery, likely 0% chance with conventional treatment for his condition. He came home on 11/25 with no use of back legs, no pain sensation, and no bladder control. He started acupuncture on 12/3 (Animal Acupunture in Tulsa) and regained bladder control. Shortly after he also started feeling sensation when pinching toes. He was given daily home PT exercises (pinching toes/bicycling/toe drag on textured surfaces/assisted standing). He is now able to stand for a few seconds on his own and will occasionally pull his left back leg up when “doing his business.” He will pull his legs back and kick when pinching/tickling his toes as well. His surgeon at his 1-month check-up on 12/27/18 said the way he tries to walk he sees him walking again one day, although it may be a slow process he sees him in a positive position. He begins his acupuncture again on 1/2/19 and will begin introducing hydrotherapy as well. |
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