Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with cauda equina syndrome fixed by lumbosacral surgery
By Cariou, M P et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2008·Davies Veterinary Specialists, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cauda equina syndrome treated by lumbosacral stabilisation in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old Burmese cat was brought in for chronic limping on its right back leg. After a thorough examination, the vet found signs of cauda equina syndrome, which is a condition affecting the nerves at the base of the spine. The cat underwent a special surgery to stabilize the lumbosacral area of its spine. Thankfully, the surgery was successful, and the cat fully recovered, with no more limping or other symptoms.
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Abstract
In this case report, a case of cauda equina syndrome arising from lumbosacral disease in an eight-year-old Burmese cat is described. The cat had a history of chronic right pelvic limb lameness. Neurological evaluation was consistent with a lesion involving the cauda equina. Radiographic findings were consistent with a diagnosis of lumbosacral disease. Due to perceived dorsoventral lumbosacral instability, dorsal decompression and stabilisation of the lumbosacral junction was performed. An original method of spinal stabilisation for this indication is described. The cat had a successful long-term outcome with complete resolution of its presenting clinical signs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19011712/