Clinical and imaging findings in dogs with nerve root signature associated with cervical intervertebral disc herniation [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary Internal MedicineBackground Intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) is the most common spinal cord disease in dogs. Little information is available regarding the clinical presentation of nerve root signature (NRS) associated with cervical IVDH.
Jordan Schachar +6 more
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Inflammatory Processes Associated with Canine Intervertebral Disc Herniation [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2017 Intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) is an important pathology in humans and also in dogs. While the molecular disease mechanisms are well investigated in humans, little is known about the inflammatory mediators in naturally occurring canine IVDH.
Marie Monchaux +11 more
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Lumbosacral intradural-extramedullary intervertebral disc extrusion in a cat [PDF]
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open ReportsCase summary A 10-year-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for a 6-week history of abnormal tail carriage and constipation. Examination revealed tail paresis and pain over the lumbosacral and sacrocaudal articulations and on tail ...
Lauryn Cooper, Marc Kent
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Gut feelings: gastrointestinal signs in French bulldogs undergoing spinal surgery [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionThe French bulldog (FBD) is a brachycephalic breed prone to several neurological conditions, of which intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) is considerably prevalent. Gastrointestinal (GI) disease is a reported complication in dogs surgically
Michelle du Toit, Luca Motta
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Diagnostic Imaging in Intervertebral Disc Disease [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020 Imaging is integral in the diagnosis of canine intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and in differentiating subtypes of intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH). These include intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE), intervertebral disc protrusion (IVDP) and more
Ronaldo C. da Costa +19 more
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Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 2018 Patients with intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) seek complementary and conventional medical therapies to manage related problems. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Reiki compared with physiotherapy to relieve the lower back pain ...
Farnaz Jahantiqh BSN +3 more
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Increased detectability of Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) in cerebrospinal fluid samples of dogs with peracute and acute central nervous system lesions [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionApolipoprotein E (ApoE), secreted by astrocytes and microglia after neuronal injury, is involved in neuronal regeneration and modulation of inflammatory processes.
Michelle Prielipp +4 more
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Biportal endoscopic spine surgery for treatment of thoracolumbar intervertebral disc herniation in 13 dogs [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceObjectiveThis study aimed to describe the technique and evaluate the clinical outcomes of utilizing a biportal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS) for the treatment of thoracolumbar intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) in dogs.MethodsThirteen client-owned ...
Yongsun Kim +3 more
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Acupuncture–Moxibustion Combined with Locomotor Training Enhances Postoperative Recovery in Canine Cervical Intervertebral Disc Herniation: A Pilot Study [PDF]
AnimalsThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of acupuncture–moxibustion (AM) combined with Locomotor Training (LT) on functional recovery after surgery for Cervical Intervertebral Disc Herniation (IVDH) in dogs.
Tianyu Wang +9 more
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3D CT volumetric analysis of spinal canal volume in Bichon Frisé, Dachshund, and French Bulldog: correlation with neurologic severity in thoracolumbar disc herniation [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionThe intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) is one of the most common causes of spinal injury in dogs. Certain breeds, notably chondrodystrophic dogs, are predisposed to severe thoracolumbar IVDH due to anatomical and genetic factors ...
Ionuț Claudiu Voiculeț +8 more
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