Pax has a dislocated leg...

[Ratman667]

I moved everything in my room around today. I took the leos out of the viv before moving it and everyone was fine when I put them back.

I was cleaning the cage a little bit ago and when I was removing everyone again, I noticed Pax dragging a leg. It looks to be dislocated at the shoulder. There is no swelling or discoloration.

I really have no idea how it happened. All I can think of is some thing fell on her, but nothing seemed out of place. I feel really bad. I know I need to take her to a vet, but I'm on workers comp and I only have $1.74 till the end of the week.

I tried to make her as comfortable as possible. I padded a small bowl with paper towels and placed it half on the UTH. I also took most of the decorations out of the viv to stop anymore accidents from happening. I would like to give her, her own viv, but I only have two UTHs and Dottie can't be put in with anyone else...

I did see her eat a cricket that was hidden behind decorations. I am going to keep a close eye on her, but I really have no idea what to do.

I didn't take any pictures because I don't want to stress her out too much. If I see her out of her hide, I will take one if I can.

Does anyone have any input?

 

[Ratman667]

Well, today, I took her to the vet for an x-ray. Turns out she has a hairline fracture right below the shoulder and should heal up in a few weeks.

Here is one of the x-rays:

The fracture looks worse than it is in this picture. I circled it..

We took several pictures this one was the first and I thought it was a good picture, so I took a photo of it with my phone. I cropped it.

I will be getting another UTH when I get paid and setting her up in a tank by herself. Right now, I have her in a large kritter keeper sitting in the 40 gallon for heat.

 

[Haligren]

I wish her a speedy recovery! And those pics are so cool. Thanks for sharing them!

 

[Ratman667]

Thanks. The vet made me feel alot better. The good thing is, it should only take about 2 weeks to heal and she shouldn't have any deformities. I'll just have to me more careful in the future and not have such dangerous setups.

 

[cat_named_noodles]

Hey don't beat yourself up about it. Stuff happens, as they say. I am going through the healing process of a break/strain in the same leg of my reverse stripe girlie Athena. I don't know how it happened with her (tho the hubby said he may have dropped her...hmmm). She's been healing up for a while and walks better every day. I love those xray pictures, btw. Hey-do you think you could post a pic of the injury, a regular pic (outside of the gecko, lol). I'd like to see if it looks like Athena's injury. Thanks a bunch if you do!
~~We're sending healing vibes your way!~~

 

[Ratman667]

Her leg looked normal. There was no bruising, lumps or anything. The only reason I knew something was wrong, was she was dragging it, instead of walking on it. Today when we were taking the x-rays, she was trying to put pressure on it. That also helped back up that it is just a minor fracture.

 

[Ratman667]

A quick update. I cleaned her cage to day and she is doing great. Her leg is still a bit stiff, but she is getting around on it. She doesn't look like she has lost any weight, so I think she will make a full recovery.

 

[Bubbles]

That is good news!

 

[Ratman667]

It is indeed. I now have everyone separated as to minimize any more accidents. That and today I discovered, my largest leos Edesia and Dottie are both male. I guess Edesia was too young to tell when I looked and Dottie was in too bad health to tell when I got him.