A Retrospective Comparison of Cervical Intervertebral Disk Disease in Nonchondrodystrophic Large Dogs Versus Small Dogs

2004 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 316-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen L. Cherrone ◽  
Curtis W. Dewey ◽  
Joan R. Coates ◽  
Robert L. Bergman
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Intervertebral Disk ◽  
Type I ◽  
Disk Space ◽  
Retrospective Comparison ◽  
Second Surgery ◽  
Common Clinical Presentation ◽  
Intervertebral Disk Space ◽  
Small Breed

Medical records of 144 small-breed dogs (≤15 kg) and 46 medium- to large-breed dogs (>15 kg) with surgically confirmed, Hansen type I, cervical intervertebral disk extrusions were reviewed. The most common clinical presentation was cervical hyperesthesia. The most common sites affected were the second (C2) to third (C3) cervical intervertebral disk space in small-breed dogs and the sixth (C6) to seventh (C7) cervical intervertebral disk space in the larger dogs. Following surgery, 99% of the dogs had resolution of cervical hyperesthesia and were able to ambulate unassisted. Seven (4%) dogs required a second surgery; four of these were large-breed dogs.

Effectiveness of Cervical Hemilaminectomy in Canine Hansen Type I and Type II Disc Disease: A Retrospective Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 342-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Schmied ◽  
Lorenzo Golini ◽  
Frank Steffen
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Cervical Vertebrae ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Disc Disease ◽  
Disc Protrusion ◽  
Common Clinical Presentation ◽  
Disc Extrusion ◽  
Small Breed

Medical records of 41 dogs, including 15 small breed dogs (<15 kg) and 26 large breed dogs (>15 kg), with cervical intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) that underwent a hemilaminectomy were reviewed. Dogs were diagnosed using myelography, computed tomography/myelography, or MRI, and dogs were classified as having either Hansen Type I disc extrusion or Hansen Type II disc protrusion located ventrally, ventrolaterally, or laterally within the cervical spinal canal. The most common clinical presentation was ambulatory tetraparesis and/or lameness (44%). The most affected sites for cervical IVDD were between the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae (C6–C7; 78% of Hansen Type II discs) and C2–C3 (86% of Hansen Type I discs). Treatment was effective in 88% of dogs. Five large breed dogs (12%) did not improve. In dogs with a Hansen Type I disc extrusion, clinical signs improved in 96% of the cases. In dogs with a Hansen Type II disc protrusion, an excellent and good outcome was seen in 47% and 32% of cases, respectively. Outcome was significantly better for small breed dogs and dogs with Hansen Type I disc disease compared with large breed dogs and dogs with Hansen Type II disc disease.

Intervertebral disk disease in 10 cats

2001 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 384-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
KR Munana ◽  
NJ Olby ◽  
NJ Sharp ◽  
TM Skeen
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Intervertebral Disk ◽  
Type I ◽  
Excellent Outcome ◽  
Intervertebral Disks ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Intervertebral Disk Herniation ◽  
Intervertebral Disk Space

The medical records of 10 cats diagnosed with intervertebral disk disease were reviewed. No apparent sex or breed predilection was found. The mean age of cats in the study was 9.8 years. Clinical signs included back pain, difficulty ambulating, and incontinence. Radiographs revealed narrowed disk spaces, mineralized intervertebral disks, and evidence of extradural compression on myelography or computed tomography. All intervertebral disk herniations occurred in the thoracolumbar spine, with a peak incidence at the fourth to fifth lumbar (L4-L5) intervertebral disk space. Eight cats had Hansen's type I intervertebral disk herniation. Surgery was performed in seven cats. All cats judged to have an excellent outcome had undergone surgical decompression.

Extraforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion at the L5–S1 Level: Technical Considerations and Feasibility

2017 ◽  
Vol 78 (05) ◽  
pp. 507-512
Author(s):  
Denis Kaech ◽  
Pawel Baranowski ◽  
Alicja Baranowska ◽  
Didier Recoules-Arche ◽  
Arthur Kurzbuch
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Interbody Fusion ◽  
Fusion Rate ◽  
Intervertebral Disk ◽  
Spinal Diseases ◽  
Lumbar Interbody Fusion ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Postoperative Result ◽  
Disk Space ◽  
Intervertebral Disk Space

Background Extraforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (ELIF) surgery is a muscle-sparing approach that allows the treatment of various degenerative spinal diseases. It is technical challenging to perform the ELIF approach at the L5–S1 level because the sacral ala obstructs the view of the intervertebral disk space. Methods We reported earlier on the ELIF technique in which the intervertebral disk is targeted at an angle of 45 degrees relative to the midline. In this article we describe the technical process we developed to overcome the anatomic relation between the sacral ala and the intervertebral disk space L5–S1 that hinders the ELIF approach at this level. We then report in a retrospective analysis on the short-term clinical and radiologic outcome of 100 consecutive patients with degenerative L5–S1 pathologies who underwent ELIF surgery. Results The L5–S1 ELIF approach could be realized in all patients. The short-term clinical outcome was evaluated 5 months after surgery: 92% of the patients were satisfied with their postoperative result; 8% had a poor result. Overall, 17% of the patients presented light radicular or low back pain not influencing their daily activity, and 82% of the patients working before surgery returned to work 3 to 7 months after surgery. The radiologic outcome was documented by computed tomography at 5 months after surgery and showed fusion in 99% of the patients. Lumbar magnetic resonance imaging performed in 5 patients at 6 months after surgery revealed the integrity of the paraspinal muscles. Conclusions ELIF surgery at the L5–S1 level is technically feasible for various degenerative spinal diseases. Analysis of the clinical and radiologic data in a consecutive retrospective cohort of patients who underwent this surgical procedure showed a good short-term clinical outcome and fusion rate.

Femoral Neurogram Before Transpsoas Spinal Access at L4–5 Intervertebral Disk Space

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. E400-E404
Author(s):  
Timothy T. Davis ◽  
Thomas F. Day ◽  
Hyun W. Bae ◽  
Alexandre Rasouli
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disk ◽  
Disk Space ◽  
Intervertebral Disk Space

Intervertebral Disk Space Infection Following Translumbar Aortography

1986 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 382-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gérard Fieve ◽  
Jacques Fays ◽  
Jacques Pourrel ◽  
Corinne Bernard
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disk ◽  
Disk Space ◽  
Space Infection ◽  
Intervertebral Disk Space ◽  
Translumbar Aortography

Intervertebral disk-space infection: CT changes. Work in progress.

Radiology ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 149 (3) ◽  
pp. 725-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
A C Price ◽  
J H Allen ◽  
F M Eggers ◽  
M I Shaff ◽  
A E James
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disk ◽  
Disk Space ◽  
Work In Progress ◽  
Space Infection ◽  
Intervertebral Disk Space

Intervertebral disk-space infection after chymopapain injection

1985 ◽  
Vol 144 (4) ◽  
pp. 671-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZL Deeb ◽  
S Schimel ◽  
RH Daffner ◽  
AR Lupetin ◽  
FG Hryshko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disk ◽  
Disk Space ◽  
Space Infection ◽  
Intervertebral Disk Space
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