Harley’s Diagnosis: Suspected osteosarcoma of the left distal radius.

Harley’s Prognosis: Prognosis after limb-sparing surgery is good for a return to function pending no complications. Major post- operative complications include delayed healing, implant-related complications (failure, migration), bandage-related pressure sores, persistent lameness, infection, and development of osteoarthritis in the digits. Keeping Harley calm and inactive for a few months after surgery played (leash walks only, no running, jumping or playing with other pets, no access to stairs, and confined to a small area if left alone). This is recommended to prevent major complications. In addition, due to the neoplastic nature of Canine Osteosarcoma, local recurrence is a risk. If major complications do develop or local recurrence of the disease occurs, amputation as the next treatment option will likely be recommended.