I was thinking posting in the "Ask the Vet" forum.  Don't  know that our volunteer Vet would be able to tell much.  It's not really anything  we as members could make a determination.   Obviously  we aren't  Vets and can never give Vet advice.

Anyway, our volunteer Vet may be able to offer some insight jist from the posted picture.

We know you must be exasperated beyond words. 

We can tell though, you ARE a strong advocate  for your sweet boy.  And even though at the moment you feel like shutting down (and we certainly  understand those emotions), we know your love for your pup is  so strong, you will get focused again on a path forward.  It's certainly  "normal" to just want to throw your hands up and give up.  But we also kmow thst those feelings are temporary and do disappas things become clear.  Right now you in limbo as far as what ro do and that is a defeatist  feeling.  

But we are gojng to pull you through  and get you jnto a more empowered,  solution  oriented state of mind, okay??

So thank you for sharing your circumstances  and the hurdles you are facing. It helps us kmow how we can better support you.

So from what I'm reading, the specific  need you jave right now is to get clarity on options s in terms we "layman" can understand.  Medical  professionals  can talk in such jibber sometimes  we have no clue what they are saying! They may be brilliant at what they do, but their ability to connect with us sometimes can ge awful!

So let's  try chunking things down again by writing out what you know so far, okay?  While you have lots of "issues " going  on, husband, masks, etc. let's get to the real nitty gritty of what's best for your pup.  One thing that may help is just knowing again, there are NO certainties  and everything has a risk.

#1. You know SRT is not offered everywhere.  As Jerry said, a fracture "may" take place at anytime.  That goes with the territory  of osteo if untreated  whether you do SRT or not.  That just can possibly  increase the chances.  

#2. A prosthetic  "may" be an option depending  on where the tumor is located, etc.  Only a professional  can advise you on that.  See Jerry's link.  It would require a lot of follow up for fittings, maybe adjustments, etc.

#3.  Jerry's advice about an "intermediary " to help  with the consults is a wonderful idea.  It can ge a  friend, a Vet tech, etc.  The lack of properly being able to  communicate is leaving you with more questions than answers.   Have your husband write down any questions he may have.ahead of time.

#4  As far as "dealing with your dog", take rhat off the tavle .  Vets know how to tell with  all sorts of different dogs....muzzles....relaxer sedative....whatever it takes....they know what to do.  REGARDLESS of the path forward, there  will most likely be more xrays, etc and the Vets will be able to handle it.

. So focus on those four tasks/thoughts for now.  Let go of past experiences and frustrations .  Let's  try and start fresh with some outside helpers, okay?

 ((((((((((Hugs)))))))

Sally  and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!

Glad you are moving forward.  Write down all your questions and what you want as an  outcome from  the consult.  Hopefully you can take someone  with you to help with all the challenges that make communication  difficult.  Also, if you have a way of recording the session, that would be really  helpful.  It's a great tool for when you get home and can slow down to focus and  really digest what the Vet said.

We'll all hope for a ,pawsitive outcome for you.  Maybe with their assessment they can confirm one way or another what is going on in that xray.

Hugs

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!