Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine thoracolumbar invertebral disk disease: diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
- Journal:
- Compendium (Yardley, PA)
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Griffin, John F et al.
- Affiliation:
- Texas AM University · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Thoracolumbar intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) is a common, important cause of paraspinal hyperesthesia, pelvic limb ataxia, paraparesis, paraplegia, and urinary and fecal incontinence in dogs. A companion article reviewed pathophysiology, epidemiology, physical examination, and emergency medical therapy. This article addresses the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of dogs with thoracolumbar IVDD.
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