MRI T2/STIR epaxial muscle hyperintensity in some dogs with intervertebral disc extrusion corresponds to histologic patterns of muscle degeneration and inflammation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily J. Morrison ◽  
Matthew L. Baron‐Chapman ◽  
Mark Chalkley
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Muscle Degeneration ◽  
Epaxial Muscle ◽  
Disc Extrusion

scholarly journals Serum C‐reactive protein in dogs with paraplegia secondary to acute intervertebral disc extrusion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max Foreman ◽  
Enzo Vettorato ◽  
Abby Caine ◽  
Paola Monti ◽  
Giunio Bruto Cherubini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Disc Extrusion

Combined partial lateral corpectomy and pediculectomy in a Dachshund

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e001042
Author(s):  
Koen Maurits Santifort
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Herniation ◽  
Type I ◽  
Analgesic Treatment ◽  
Vertebral Canal ◽  
Compressive Myelopathy ◽  
Progressive Paraparesis ◽  
Disc Extrusion

A 5-year-old 8. 2-kg Dachshund was presented with progressive paraparesis and ataxia of several weeks’ duration and signs of pain persisting despite conservative treatment consisting of (cage) rest and analgesic treatment with gabapentin (12.2-mg/kg three times a day) and meloxicam (0.1-mg/kg once a day). Neurological examination was consistent with a T3–L3 myelopathy. CT images showed a mineralised mass in the ventrolateral (right) vertebral canal with severe compression of the spinal cord, taking up >50% of the vertebral canal. An intervertebral disc extrusion (Hansen type I intervertebral disc herniation) with compressive myelopathy was (presumptively) diagnosed. A combination of a partial lateral corpectomy and pediculectomy ('mini-hemilaminectomy') was performed. This surgical approach was deemed best suited to provide adequate access and to remove as much material as possible without compromising the spinal cord. There were no intraoperative complications. Signs did not recur postsurgically, and 2 weeks postsurgery, neurological signs were resolved.

Introduction of Disc Material into the Vertebral Canal by Fenestration of Thoracolumbar Discs Following Decompressive Surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (01) ◽  
pp. 066-070
Author(s):  
Georgina Harris ◽  
Paul Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Intervertebral Discs ◽  
Decompressive Surgery ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Additional Material ◽  
Vertebral Canal ◽  
Disc Material ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Disc Extrusion

Abstract Objective Intervertebral disc extrusion is a common disease affecting chondrodystrophic dogs. It has been reported that fenestration of thoracolumbar intervertebral discs reduces recurrence of disc extrusion and is associated with a low complication rate. One complication reported is iatrogenic introduction of disc material into the canal directly following fenestration. This study aimed to ascertain if, and at what frequency, additional disc material may be introduced into the vertebral canal by fenestration of the affected disc following decompressive surgery. Study Design Twenty-one dogs that underwent hemilaminectomy and disc fenestration for the treatment of thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion had intraoperative assessment of the vertebral canal before and after fenestration. The spinal cord was first decompressed by hemilaminectomy and removal of all visible extruded disc material within the vertebral canal. Once no further material was visible, manual fenestration of the affected disc was performed. The vertebral canal was re-inspected, and the presence or absence of additional material was noted and included in the surgery report. Results Seven dogs showed the presence of new disc material in the vertebral canal post fenestration.This preliminary study shows that additional disc material can be forced into the vertebral canal by fenestration following decompressive surgery, with a frequency of 7/21. Conclusion This illustrates the importance of checking the vertebral canal after fenestration of an extruded intervertebral disc.

scholarly journals Prevalence and breed predisposition for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc disease in cats

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 419-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven De Decker ◽  
Anne-Sophie Warner ◽  
Holger A Volk
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Disease ◽  
Disc Disease ◽  
Disc Protrusion ◽  
Uncommon Condition ◽  
Hospital Population ◽  
Disc Extrusion

Objectives The objective was to evaluate the prevalence and possible breed predilections for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in cats. Methods Medical records and imaging studies of cats diagnosed with thoracolumbar IVDD between January 2008 and August 2014 were retrospectively reviewed and compared with the general hospital population. The association between type of IVDD (ie, intervertebral disc extrusion [IVDE] or intervertebral disc protrusion [IVDP]) and breed, age, sex, and duration and severity of clinical signs was also evaluated. Results Of 12,900 cats presented during the study period, 31 (0.24%) were diagnosed with IVDD, including 17 purebred and 14 non-purebred cats. Of all presented purebred cats, 0.52% were diagnosed with thoracolumbar IVDD. More specifically, 1.29% of all British Shorthairs and 1.83% of all presented Persians were diagnosed with IVDD. Compared with the general hospital population, purebred cats ( P = 0.0001), British Shorthairs ( P <0.0001) and Persians ( P = 0.0006) were significantly overrepresented with thoracolumbar IVDD. Affected purebred cats were younger than affected non-purebred cats ( P = 0.02). Of 31 cats with IVDD, 19 were diagnosed with IVDE and 12 with IVDP. Cats with IVDE had a significantly shorter duration of clinical signs ( P = 0.0002) and demonstrated more severe neurological deficits ( P = 0.04) than cats with IVDP. Conclusions and relevance Although thoracolumbar IVDD is an uncommon condition in cats, purebred cats, British Shorthairs and Persians, were overrepresented. It is currently unclear if this represents a true breed predisposition or a higher likelihood of owners of purebred cats seeking referral for advanced diagnostic imaging procedures.

scholarly journals Electroacupuncture improves microcirculation and neuronal morphology in the spinal cord of a rat model of intervertebral disc extrusion

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wu Chen ◽  
Dai-xun Jiang ◽  
Zhi-song Lu ◽  
Ge-bin Li ◽  
Sheng-yong Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Neuronal Morphology ◽  
Disc Extrusion
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