Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Muscle changes seen on CT in dogs with lumbar disc herniation
By Claudiu Ionut, Voiculeț et al.·Published in Scientific Papers Journal VETERINARY SERIES·2023·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Effects of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation on adjacent musculature on computed tomography (CT) examination
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Plain-English summary
A group of 13 dogs, including breeds like French bulldogs, Dachshunds, Bichons, and Pekingese, were brought in for hind limb problems due to intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH), which is when the cushioning discs in the spine bulge and press on nerves. CT scans showed that the muscles around the affected area were contracting more than normal, indicating strain from the herniation. The study highlighted that all dogs had noticeable muscle changes in the area where the disc was bulging. Understanding these changes can help veterinarians better assess and treat dogs with similar spinal issues.
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Abstract
In the late 1800s Dexler used for the first time the term IVDD (Intervertebral disc disease), which was described as the presence of cartilaginous material in vertebral canal. Intervertebral disc herniation (IVD) refers to the part of the disc that is within vertebral canal. The aim of the paper was to highlight the morphometric changes of the dorso-lumbar musculature occurring in dogs diagnosed with the presence of hyperattenuating material in vertebral canal by CT. Thirteen dogs from varying breeds of dogs (French bulldog, Dachshund, Bichon, Pekingese) age from 2 to 8 years old, with hind limbs locomotory disease were scan with a Somatom Scope 16 slices CT scan. Results: Pronounced muscle contracture was seen on CT scan thus: 1,4 mm (+ 0,6mm) in Bichon on left multifidus muscle in the area of the protrusion, 1.6 mm (+- 0,6mm) in Dachshund on left multifidus muscle in the area of the protrusion, 2,1 mm (+- 3 mm) in Pekingese on left multifidus muscle in the area of the protrusion and 1,2 mm (+- 0,5 mm) in French bulldogs on the right multifidus muscle in the area of the protrusion. An increased muscle contracture was seen in all patients in the area of the herniation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.61900/spjvs.2023.04.13