01/24/2026
✨ Meet Milly ✨
Milly is a 13-year-old Golden Retriever who came to us with severe left hind-limb lameness. Her ankle was thickened, stiff, and very painful, and advanced imaging showed severe arthritis in the joint.
Because her arthritis was so advanced (see the pre-op CT and x-rays) , most traditional treatments were unlikely to provide real relief. That made Milly an excellent candidate for a total ankle replacement — and that’s exactly what she received! 🦴✨
📸 Just look at Milly 8 weeks after surgery! She’s already walking with no obvious limp in her left rear leg (the mild right front limp you may notice is from elbow arthritis). Based on our experience, she should continue to gain strength and comfort in that leg for up to 6 months after surgery.
💡 Many pet owners — and even veterinarians — aren’t aware that total ankle replacement can be a great alternative to joint fusion for dogs with severe ankle arthritis and pain. For the right patient, it can be truly life-changing.
Go Milly! 💛🐾
