Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
MRI diagnosis of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis in four dogs
By de Haan, J J et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·1993·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis in four dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs with back pain and difficulty walking were diagnosed with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis, a condition affecting the nerves in the lower back. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed that disc material was pressing on their nerves. To confirm the diagnosis, the veterinarians performed surgery to remove the pressure in the lumbosacral area. This approach helped alleviate their symptoms and improve their mobility.
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Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging was used to diagnose degenerative lumbosacral stenosis in four dogs that had physical and neurologic signs consistent with a cauda equina lesion. Nerve root displacement by protruding disc material and loss of epidural fat were identified. In all dogs, the diagnosis was confirmed by dorsal laminectomy of the lumbosacral area.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8488668/