My juvenile Leopard Gecko became impacted and almost died. I was able to clear the impaction, but due to not receiving calcium for a prolonged time and feeding off her fat storage only her wrist became inflamed and disfigured. Is there a way to rectify this or will her abnormality be permanent?
Wrist Damage
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laurahlove
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Are you meaning she got MBD? If so, her leg will not straighten. She can, however regain her strength through regular supplements and proper conditions. I have a Leo with MBD in three of her legs, and at one point she barely walked. I gave her liquid calcium drops daily, calcium powder on her crickets, and a very simple set up so she couldn't further hurt herself, and now, her legs are still severely crooked, but she walks like a normal gecko would. 
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DrCarrotTail
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Do you have a picture of her wrist? It could be from MBD but also could be from gout or something else. What are you supplementing her with now?
Boa'sUnlimited
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It stands for "Metabolic Bone Disease" - a calcium deficiency that leads to bones deforming/losing mass
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laurahlove
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I'd have to say that looks like MBD.
This is my girl, foster, after I corrected the problem, but it doesn't go away. Your Leos leg looks very similar to hers in the front there.
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This is my girl, foster, after I corrected the problem, but it doesn't go away. Your Leos leg looks very similar to hers in the front there.
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