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  • 1Department of Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan.

Veterinary Surgery : VS
|January 1, 1987
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Surgical fenestration and curettage of thoracolumbar discs in dogs led to immediate disc space collapse. Over 16 weeks, histological analysis revealed chondrocyte activation and eventual fibrocartilage infilling of the treated disc spaces.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Spinal Anatomy
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Intervertebral disc disease is a common condition in animals.
  • Surgical interventions aim to alleviate pain and restore function.
  • Understanding disc healing post-surgery is crucial for treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the radiographic and histological changes following surgical fenestration and curettage of thoracolumbar disc spaces in mature dogs.
  • To assess the healing and regenerative capacity of intervertebral discs after surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-eight thoracolumbar disc spaces in six mature dogs were surgically accessed using a dorsolateral muscle-separating technique.
  • Twenty-four of these disc spaces underwent fenestration and curettage.

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  • Radiographic and histological evaluations were performed over a 16-week period.

    • Main Results:

    • Immediate radiographic evidence of disc space collapse was observed post-surgery.
    • Disc spaces remained consistently narrow throughout the 16-week observation period.
    • Histological examination showed chondrocyte activation within two weeks and complete fibrocartilage infilling of the curetted spaces by 16 weeks.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical fenestration and curettage result in immediate disc space narrowing.
    • The canine thoracolumbar intervertebral disc demonstrates regenerative potential with fibrocartilage infilling after surgical excavation.
    • This study provides insights into the healing process of intervertebral discs following surgical debridement.