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- Title
Treatment of Canine Disc-Associated Cervical Spondylomyelopathy with a Cervical Distraction–Stabilization Technique (C-LOX Combined with LCP Plate) and Clinical Outcomes.
- Authors
Tabbì, Marco; Barillaro, Giuseppe; Interlandi, Claudia Dina; Di Pietro, Simona; Fugazzotto, Domenico; Costa, Giovanna Lucrezia; Iannelli, Nicola Maria; Macrì, Daniele; Ferrantelli, Vincenzo; Macrì, Francesco
- Abstract
Simple Summary: The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of a cervical distraction–stabilization technique using an intervertebral anchored fusion device (C-LOX) combined with a locking compression plate (LCP plate) for the treatment of disc-associated cervical spondylomyelopathy (DA-CSM) in dogs, based on clinical and radiographical follow-up data. Thirteen dogs affected by DA-CSM were included in the study. After the surgical procedure, an improvement in neurological status was documented in 9/13 cases. This cervical distraction–stabilization technique seems to be a valuable surgical alternative to treat this canine pathology. Canine disc-associated cervical spondylomyelopathy (DA-CSM) is a form of caudal CSM, characterized by the compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots due to an intervertebral disc protrusion. It is more frequent in large canine breeds. A variety of surgical techniques has been proposed for DA-CSM. The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of a cervical distraction–stabilization technique using an intervertebral anchored fusion device (C-LOX) combined with a locking compression plate (LCP plate) for the treatment of DA-CSM in dogs, based on clinical and radiographical follow-up data. Thirteen dogs affected by DA-CSM were included in the study. After the surgical procedure, an improvement in neurological status was documented in 9/13 cases. This cervical distraction–stabilization technique seems to be a valuable surgical alternative to treat this canine pathology.
- Subjects
SPINAL nerve roots; SPINAL cord compression; TREATMENT effectiveness; INTERVERTEBRAL disk; CERVICAL cord; RADICULOPATHY
- Publication
Animals (2076-2615), 2023, Vol 13, Issue 16, p2549
- ISSN
2076-2615
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ani13162549