Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Great Dane with wobbler syndrome treated by neck surgery
By Danielski, A et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2012·Vets Now Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ventral stabilization and facetectomy in a Great Dane with wobbler syndrome due to cervical spinal canal stenosis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Great Dane was brought in for wobbliness and coordination problems due to a narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck, known as wobbler syndrome. The veterinarian performed surgery to stabilize the spine and relieve pressure on the nerves. After six months, the dog had fully recovered, returning to normal activity without any neurological issues. The surgical implants remained in place, and the dog was back to its usual self.
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Abstract
This report describes the management of clinically significant, single level cervical spinal canal stenosis associated with articular facet hypertrophy in a three-year-old Great Dane dog, by combined surgical decompression and spinal stabilization. Spinal column stabilization was achieved by ventral application of two String of Pearls locking plates and subsequent decompression was accomplished by unilateral facetectomy. The six-month postoperative reassessment examination confirmed satisfactory clinical outcome with a complete return to normal activity, resolution of neurological deficits and maintenance of implant positioning.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22451229/