Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
MRI shows sacroiliitis causing one-sided hindlimb pain in German
By López-Cubillo, Laura et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2025·Veterios Veterinary Hospital, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: MRI Findings in a Dog with Unilateral Sacroiliitis.
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Plain-English summary
A German shepherd was brought to the vet with lumbosacral pain and limping in one of its hind legs, which can be signs of various issues. After performing an MRI, the vet discovered that the dog had unilateral sacroiliitis, an inflammation of the joint between the spine and pelvis, likely caused by trauma. This advanced imaging helped confirm the diagnosis, which can sometimes be confused with other conditions. Treatment details weren't specified, but identifying the exact issue is crucial for effective management and recovery.
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Abstract
Sacroiliitis is a rare pathology recently reported in the veterinary literature, mainly in large-breed dogs. The main associated clinical signs are lumbosacral pain and/or lameness of one or both hindlimbs. However, it is a nonspecific presentation and can be mistaken for other clinical disorders with a higher prevalence, such as caudal lumbar disc herniation or degenerative lumbosacral stenosis, among others. The present report describes the MRI findings in a German shepherd dog with unilateral sacroiliitis secondary to a possible trauma and the relevance of advanced imaging techniques in these patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40033770/