Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hindlimb pain from sacral osteochondrosis in German Shepherd Dogs
By Mathis, K R et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2009·Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sacral osteochondrosis in two German Shepherd Dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two young male German Shepherds were brought to the vet because they were experiencing intermittent pain in their back legs. After examining them and taking X-rays, the vet found a condition called sacral osteochondrosis, which affects the bones in the lower back. One dog had surgery to remove bone fragments and completely recovered, while the other dog was treated without surgery but continued to have mild pain and needed anti-inflammatory medication over the next 18 months.
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Abstract
Two young adult male castrated German Shepherd Dogs were referred for evaluation of intermittent episodes of hindlimb pain. Physical examination suggested lumbosacral stenosis, and plain radiographs and computed tomography revealed lesions consistent with sacral osteochondrosis. One dog had osteochondral fragments removed surgically; the other was managed conservatively. The surgically treated dog had complete resolution of clinical signs whereas the dog managed conservatively had repeated episodes of mild pain and received one short course of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication in 18 months. Sacral osteochondrosis has not been previously reported in Australia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19489784/