Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Perineural injection eased nerve pain from neck disk in five dogs
By Giambuzzi, Sarah et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2016·Lake Forest Animal Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Perineural Injection for Treatment of Root-Signature Signs Associated with Lateralized Disk Material in Five Dogs (2009-2013).
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Plain-English summary
Five dogs with neck pain and nerve-related symptoms due to a slipped disk in their neck were treated with a special injection of a steroid and a local anesthetic. This injection was guided by imaging to ensure accuracy. Most of the dogs showed significant improvement and were able to live pain-free without needing oral pain medications afterward. This treatment could be a good option for dogs suffering from similar issues related to cervical disk disease.
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Abstract
Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) is common in dogs; cervical IVDD accounts for 13-25% of all cases. Ventral slot decompression provides access to ventral and centrally extruded or protruded disk material. However, procedures to remove dorsally or laterally displaced material are more difficult. This case series describes the use of perineural injection as a potential treatment option for dogs experiencing root-signature signs associated with lateralized disk material in the cervical spine. Five dogs underwent fluoroscopically guided perineural injection of methylprednisolone ± bupivacaine. Most patients experienced improvement in root-signature signs and remained pain free without the assistance of oral pain medication. These findings suggest the perineural injection of methylprednisolone ± bupivacaine represents a viable option for dogs with cervical lateralized disk material causing root-signature signs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26858952/