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Sacral osteochondrosis in two German Shepherd Dogs.

K R Mathis¹, M Havlicek, J B Beck

¹Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Stafford Heights, Australia. kmathis@uoguelph.ca

Australian Veterinary Journal

|June 4, 2009

Summary

Sacral osteochondrosis, a condition causing hindlimb pain in German Shepherds, was identified in two dogs. Surgical removal of bone fragments resolved pain in one dog, while conservative management led to recurring discomfort.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Canine Health

Background:

Lumbosacral stenosis is a recognized cause of hindlimb pain in dogs.
Osteochondrosis is a developmental orthopedic condition affecting cartilage and bone growth.

Observation:

Two castrated adult male German Shepherd Dogs presented with intermittent hindlimb pain.
Clinical examination suggested lumbosacral stenosis, confirmed by imaging revealing sacral osteochondrosis.

Findings:

Surgical excision of osteochondral fragments resulted in complete pain resolution in one dog.
Conservative management in the second dog led to persistent, albeit mild, pain episodes over 18 months.
This case series represents the first report of sacral osteochondrosis in German Shepherds in Australia.

Implications:

Sacral osteochondrosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis for hindlimb pain in German Shepherds.
Surgical intervention may offer a definitive treatment for symptomatic sacral osteochondrosis.
Further research is warranted to understand the prevalence and long-term outcomes of this condition in canine populations.