Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acute spinal cord injury from two types of disc herniation in dogs
By De Decker, Steven & Fenn, Joe·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2018·Department of Clinical Science and Services, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute Herniation of Nondegenerate Nucleus Pulposus: Acute Noncompressive Nucleus Pulposus Extrusion and Compressive Hydrated Nucleus Pulposus Extrusion.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with sudden severe weakness and difficulty walking was diagnosed with a type of spinal cord issue caused by a herniated disc. There are two types of this condition: one that doesn't compress the spinal cord and another that does. Even though the dog showed serious symptoms, with the right treatment, many dogs can recover well from this condition. It's important for pet owners to seek veterinary care quickly if they notice these signs.
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Abstract
Acute herniation of nondegenerate nucleus pulposus material is an important and relative common cause of acute spinal cord dysfunction in dogs. Two types of herniation of nondegenerate or hydrated nucleus pulposus have been recognized: acute noncompressive nucleus pulposus extrusion (ANNPE) and acute compressive hydrated nucleus pulposus extrusion (HNPE). Spinal cord contusion plays an important role in the pathophysiology of both conditions. Sustained spinal cord compression is not present in ANNPE, whereas varying degrees of compression are present in HNPE. Although affected animals often present with severe neurologic signs, good outcomes can be achieved with appropriate treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28964544/