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Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 10 months old | 65 lbs
my golden Retriever has nerve damage in her front left leg. She was involved in an accident at 6 months old. She incurred a hairline fracture from the accident and was casted. Her cast was so tight it caused significant swelling. Went to another vet where the cast was removed. Since then she has not walked. We tried physiotherapy to avoid atrophy but the injury was so fresh she had no success. Can nerves be permanently damaged from such a small injury
1 Answer

Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on February 7th, 2019