Kirk's Hips =( **8/26 GOOD update!**"

[pitc9]

You and Kirk are in my thoughts and prayers....

[Kater]

I hate to even update this thread anymore... I have avoided it since Saturday.

So, upon exam, his hips were fine - no grinding, no pain. YAY! However, his LEFT knee was looser than the right and quite painful That plus x-rays indicate that he has a partial cruciate tear. How he even generated enough force to tear the cruciate with his SKINNY body and TINY, ATROPHIED left leg...I will never know.
I am crushed.

Now I'm worried because his right leg (the 'good' one) would seem to be at greater risk for a cruciate tear...and there's not much I can do. Protect him too much and he'll have no musculature...give him too much freedom and he will overexert. I'm trying to find that balance to maintain everyone's sanity...but it's not easy.

He'll continue with hydrotherapy, acupuncture, pain meds, and chondroprotective supplementation....so we're basically "staying the course."

When will it end??

Don't worry if you don't hear from me for a while... I want to come back when I have good news.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Kate, of course we will worry if we don't hear from you. Prayers will continue for this brave little boy. He is lucky to have someone who can give him as much care and opportunities as you have. {{{hugs}}}

[pitc9]

Oh you poor things!!

I pray all of this stops for you soon and you both can enjoy your lives together!

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

[K9karen]

I'm so familar (unfortunately) with ACLs with RB Cody..but to add Kirk's to his poor hips problems is devastating. My heart is breaking for you. Poor Kirk, Poor You. Know that I'll be thinking of you all the time and sending you hugs and prayers.

[Daisy and Delilah]

More prayers going out to both of you. Kirkie is a lucky boy to have such a caring, loving, Mom. He couldn't be in better hands. Please get better and stop having any health problems cutie pie!! Please??
{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}

[Giselle]

Oh dear Kirk, you just gotta keep your mommy on her toes, don't you?

My prayers go out to you both, and I hope to hear from you with good news next time!