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Cauda equina compression from lumbosacral malarticulation and malformation in the dog
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|July 15, 1978
Summary
Cauda equina compression in dogs, often affecting German Shepherds, causes pain and mobility issues. Surgical decompression (dorsal laminectomy) showed promising results for many affected animals.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Canine Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Lumbosacral disorders can cause cauda equina compression in dogs.
- Common causes include subluxation, stenosis, and spondylosis.
- German Shepherd Dogs are frequently affected.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate cauda equina compression in dogs.
- To identify common clinical signs and contributing factors.
- To evaluate the efficacy of dorsal laminectomy.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case review of 20 dogs with cauda equina compression.
- Clinical data analysis including breed, symptoms, and diagnosis.
- Surgical intervention with dorsal laminectomy in 13 cases.
Main Results:
- Twenty dogs diagnosed with cauda equina compression.
- Pain, posterior paresis, and incontinence were prevalent clinical signs.
- Ten of 13 dogs undergoing dorsal laminectomy experienced good to excellent outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Cauda equina compression is a significant neurological issue in dogs, particularly German Shepherds.
- Dorsal laminectomy is an effective surgical treatment for alleviating symptoms.
- Prompt surgical intervention may lead to favorable prognoses.