Parker update

For those of you wondering what is going on with our boy Parker...here's the latest. It's been two months since the break. After numerous bandage changes and trips to Phoenix we're still not out of the woods. A recent X-ray (12/31) shows that the bone is shifting. The pin appears solid into the main structural bone, but the piece we are trying to secure is shifting across the pin and the attachment wire appears to be cutting into the bone. We're waiting for a response from the orthopedic surgeon and have a trip to Phoenix planned for Wednesday.

There's still a real chance that he may lose the leg if we can't get this to heal. We hope that he can retain the leg, but we will do whatever is needed. The ultimate goal is a long, pain-free life. If it's on three legs, we can all deal with it. Frankly he gets around on three now, and I'm sure he would adapt quickly.

Keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer for the boy.

Current X-ray, note how the heel bone is turned to the left much as it was in the first X-ray. It should be straight out from the main bone. The calcaneus tendon keeps it under a lot of tension, and the bone appears to be weak.



Original X-ray