Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Distraction and bone cement plug surgery for neck disc disease in dogs
By Sterna, J·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2007·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Distraction with bone cement plug as a treatment of caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy--report of three cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs, including two Rottweilers and one mixed breed, were treated for neck problems caused by disc issues. They underwent surgery using a special technique that involved placing a cement plug to stabilize the spine. While two of the dogs showed significant improvement and recovered well, one dog’s condition worsened after surgery and had to be euthanized. This treatment method has potential benefits, but there may still be ways to enhance its effectiveness.
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Abstract
The aim of this report is the presentation of disc-associated caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy cases in dogs treated with the method of distraction and stabilization with the cement plug. Surgical operations were performed in 2 rottweilers and one cross-breed. In one case, two lesions were operated at the same time and in one it was a recurrence after 4 years (in the intervertebral space adjacent to the operated one--domino effect). Two cases were cured, in one the health state became worse and the patient was euthanitized. The applied method may give good clinical effects, however, some improvements could still be introduced.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17937191/