My dog's leg is limp after splint removal. Is it nerve damage?

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My 9 month old pomeranian broke his ulna and radius in his left front leg december 8th. He has been through multiple splints, and i took it off yesterday. he had a few pressure sores, but my concern is how limp it is. he cannot move the wrist joint, and it’s completely limp. he can’t bend his “elbow” either, and when he walks he holds it out to the side. I’m not sure if he is used to not using it, and he’s adjusting, or if the circulation was cut off and he has a “dead leg” now. i need advice! Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 7 days old | 4 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This does sound bad and I’m concerned about the nerves running to Oso’s leg. There may be damage to them causing the leg to be so limp. I can’t say what is going on with him without seeing him in person, so I would take him into a vet today.

My dog's leg is limp after splint removal. Is it nerve damage?

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