THEY REDID HIS SURGERY LAST NIGHT!!!
http://www.vet.upenn.edu/newsandevents/news/Barbaro_Update7-9.htm
Veterinarians treat Barbaro for infection, replace plate and screws in injured leg
July 9, 2006
KENNETT SQUARE, PA – Late Saturday, July 8, Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery, replaced the plate and many of the screws that had been inserted into Barbaro’s injured hind leg on May 21. “Barbaro had developed some discomfort and a consistently elevated temperature so we believed it was in his best interest to remove the hardware and thoroughly clean the site of the infection,” said Dr. Richardson. “We also applied a longer cast on that leg for additional support.”
While the main fracture is healing well, the pastern joint that doctors are attempting to fuse continues to be the area of concern. This joint was stabilized with new implants and a fresh bone graft.
“The recovery process from anesthesia took longer with this surgery, but Barbaro is now back in his stall in the Intensive Care Unit,” said Dr. Richardson. “He is receiving pain medication, antibiotics and other supportive care.”
Barbaro continues to be monitored closely in the Intensive Care Unit of the George D. Widener Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center. Dr. Richardson emphasized that the complications are potentially serious. Both Barbaro’s owners and trainer continue to visit him at least twice daily.
For more information on Barbaro, please see www.vet.upenn.edu
Another Update!!!
This was put up just a few minutes ago...
Peter Brette had just left me a voice mail (I was on a work call) to let me know that Michael Matz had just called him (I gather Michael is almost living there lately), and Bobby was doing a little better, was brighter, standing on both hind legs, and looking for something to eat. These next few days will remain very critical for Bobby I am sure.
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Oh no! I'm sorry. I'll say some more prayers. This was not totally unexpected, but we all hoped it couldn't/wouldn't happen to "our boy."
We had T-storms off and on all afternoon and I'm just now turning the computer back on - I did NOT want to see bad news like this. I did keep reading and saw that there was a "better news" update.
Also sorry, I'm not functioning well myself - 5th bad, make that *very bad,* asthma day in a row and just not all here. Thanks for the info. Oh, also - no, you're closer to Greenspoint than I am - far opposite side of town from me.
Get well fast, Barbaro!