My duck dislocated her leg

[SharkNewt]

So, the title is basically my entire problem. I'm already out $260 and it's gonna cost a hell of a lot more. Doc says he's never done this on a duck before and will only charge for sedation, if it fails. Has anyone experienced this? Should I go to a professional, or could this possibly be done at home, like how if a person dislocates their shoulder, you can just pop it back in place, if you have the knowledge?

 

[muddy75]

@casportpony any advice????

 

[Quatie]

@Isaac 0 would know, but I haven't seen him on as much lately.

@Miss Lydia do you know or anyone else who might?

Maybe @HollowOfWisps has come across this?

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Have you ever set a bone before? Joint schematics are essentially the same across the board however the technique would have to be modified to accommodate a ducks skeletal structure and fragility. Even then you can set a joint, but depending on how long it's been that way the muscles will actually contour to compensate. This means that you could set the joint, but there is a chance that muscles won't be able to hold it in place and it will resort back to the prior position without some sort of therapy (usually repeated massage). Unless you have set bones before I wouldn't attempt it otherwise you have a very high risk of ripping cartilage, tendons or even breaking the leg.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'd def go with the Professional..

 

[SharkNewt]

Have you ever set a bone before? Joint schematics are essentially the same across the board however the technique would have to be modified to accommodate a ducks skeletal structure and fragility. Even then you can set a joint, but depending on how long it's been that way the muscles will actually contour to compensate. This means that you could set the joint, but there is a chance that muscles won't be able to hold it in place and it will resort back to the prior position without some sort of therapy (usually repeated massage). Unless you have set bones before I wouldn't attempt it otherwise you have a very high risk of ripping cartilage, tendons or even breaking the leg.

Professional it is, then.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Please let us know how it goes.