How long does it take a dog to recover from trauma?
Pierce Schmitt
2025-06-26 10:41:38
Count answers: 12
Muscle Strain Grade 1 takes 2-8 Weeks to heal, Grade 2 takes 2-4 Months, and Grade 3 takes 9-12 Months.
Ligament Strain Grade 1 takes 2-8 Weeks, Grade 2 takes 2-6 Months, Grade 3 takes 6-12 Months, and Graft takes 12+ Months.
Tendon Injury Acute takes 2-6 Weeks, Subacute takes 2-4 Months, Chronic takes 3-9 Months, and Tear/Rupture takes 4-12 Months.
Other Injuries include Bone/Fracture which takes 6-12+ Weeks, Articular Cartilage which takes 9-24 Months, and Meniscus/Labrum which takes 3-12 Months.
The Inflammatory Phase starts with a vascular response that creates a balanced state in the body and wounds need to transition from inflammation to the reparative phase after two to three days.
The reparative phase starts off within three days of injury, and is followed by something known as matrix synthesis, this phase can last for around 2 to 3 weeks.
In the remodelling phase, cellular fibres progressively align themselves parallel to the lines of stress and strain, and this process is essential if the tissue is to regain its original tensile strength.
Rehabilitation during this phase is critical and guidance of a qualified therapist is therefore absolutely critical.
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