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  • Surgical Management Of A Lumbar Far Lateral Intervertebral Disc Extrusion In A Cat.
  • Agricultural, Veterinary And Food Sciences
  • Veterinary Sciences
  • Veterinary Medicine (excl. Urology)
  • Surgical Management Of A Lumbar Far Lateral Intervertebral Disc Extrusion In A Cat.

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    Surgical management of a lumbar far lateral intervertebral disc extrusion in a cat.

    Gilad Fefer1, Lauren Bynum1, Peter Early1

    • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA.

    JFMS Open Reports
    |August 5, 2024

    View abstract on PubMed

    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    A cat with pelvic limb lameness, initially lacking orthopedic or radiographic causes, was diagnosed with a lumbar far lateral intervertebral disc extrusion. Surgical intervention led to an excellent recovery, highlighting advanced imaging and surgical efficacy.

    Keywords:
    Foraminotomyforaminalintervertebral disc extrusionlamenesssurgery

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Neurology
    • Comparative Medicine
    • Surgical Innovation

    Background:

    • Pelvic limb lameness in cats can present without obvious orthopedic or radiographic findings.
    • Intervertebral disc extrusion is a recognized, though less common, cause of lameness in felines.
    • Accurate diagnosis often requires advanced imaging modalities.

    Observation:

    • A 9-year-old domestic shorthair cat presented with acute, progressive left pelvic limb lameness.
    • Orthopedic and radiographic evaluations did not reveal an underlying cause.
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) identified a left-sided L6-7 far lateral intervertebral disc extrusion with secondary spinal nerve neuritis.

    Findings:

    • Surgical treatment via left-sided L6-7 foraminotomy and fenestration successfully removed extruded disc material.
    • The enlarged L6 spinal nerve root was decompressed.
    • The cat experienced a near-complete resolution of lameness within 26 days postoperatively.

    Implications:

    • Lateral intervertebral disc extrusion should be considered in feline pelvic limb lameness, even without neurological deficits.
    • Advanced cross-sectional imaging is crucial for diagnosing obscure lameness cases in cats.
    • Surgical management of lumbar far lateral intervertebral disc extrusion offers a viable treatment option for refractory cases, potentially guiding future surgical strategies.