Intervertebral disk disease in dogs with signs of back pain alone: 25 cases (1986-1993).
J Am Vet Med Assoc
; 209(7): 1275-9, 1996 Oct 01.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the population characteristics, historical, clinical, and diagnostic findings; and treatment outcome of dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) whose only clinical signs were those of back pain. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: Dogs with IVDD and clinical signs of back pain only, without neurologic deficits, in which survey radiography of the vertebral column and diagnostic myelographic studies were performed. PROCEDURE: Review of the medical record, evaluation of survey radiographs of the vertebral column, evaluation of myelograms and estimation of apparent extent of spinal cord compression, and follow-up information provided by telephone contact with owners. RESULTS: Spinal cord compression was detected on myelography in 20 of 25 (80%) dogs. Treatment included decompressive surgery in 18 of 25 (72%) dogs and all dogs underwent intervertebral disk fenestration. The condition was improved in 24 of 25 (96%) dogs after surgery. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Dogs with thoracolumbar IVDD that have clinical signs of back pain alone, without neurologic deficits, may have substantial compression of the spinal cord.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de la Columna Vertebral
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Dolor de Espalda
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Enfermedades de los Perros
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Disco Intervertebral
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Animals
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Revista:
J Am Vet Med Assoc
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos