Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Outcomes of combined surgery for dogs with lumbosacral stenosis
By Tanoue, Hirofumi et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2022·Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Postoperative outcomes of combined surgery comprising dorsal laminectomy, transarticular screws, pedicle screws and polymethylmethacrylate for dorsal fixation in 21 dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 21 dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (a condition affecting the lower spine) underwent a combined surgery that involved removing bone and using screws for stabilization. After the surgery, all the dogs showed improvement in their symptoms, such as reduced pain and better mobility, starting from three months post-operation. While a few dogs experienced minor complications like delayed healing or swelling, there were no major issues. Overall, the surgery proved effective in helping these dogs feel better and regain their quality of life.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively review the efficacy of combined surgery comprising dorsal laminectomy and dorsal fixation using screws and polymethylmethacrylate as treatment for dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS). ANIMALS: 21 client owned dogs diagnosed with DLSS and treated surgically. PROCEDURES: Based on clinical records, signalments, clinical signs, findings from orthopedic and neurological examinations, imaging findings, and postoperative complications were evaluated at the following time points: preoperatively, postoperatively, and 3, 6, 12, 24, and 36 months after surgery. RESULTS: In all 21 cases, clinical signs were alleviated, proprioceptive deficits were improved from 3 months after surgery, and no recurrence of clinical signs was observed during the observation period. Minor complications were observed in 6 cases (28.6%), including implant failure in 2 (9.5%), delayed healing of surgical wounds in 2 (9.5%), seroma in 1 (4.8%), and swelling of the affected area in 1 (4.8%). There was no case with major complications. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Combined surgery comprising dorsal laminectomy and dorsal fixation using screws and polymethylmethacrylate is a useful treatment that can improve long-term clinical signs in dogs with DLSS.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35943947/