| Fracture of L7 vertebral articular facets and pedicles following dorsal laminectomy in a dog. | |
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PMID: 12322918 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A 6.5-year-old German Shepherd Dog underwent decompressive surgery for cauda equina syndrome. On the basis of intraoperative findings, the dorsal laminectomy was extended from L6 to S2. Partial dorsal annulectomies were also performed on the L6-7 and L7-S1 intervertebral disks. Two weeks following discharge, the dog had an acute onset of signs of pain and worsening of the neurologic status. Radiography and surgical exploration revealed bilateral fractures of the vertebral pedicles and caudal articular facets of L7. Vertebral stabilization was achieved with intramedullary pins and methylmethacrylate. The dog fully recovered. Although the destabilizing effect of various procedures on the vertebral column has been documented in vitro, vertebral fractures associated with instability have not been reported. Our description of a vertebral fracture following a cauda equina decompressive procedure in a dog emphasizes the need for caution when performing multi-level dorsal laminectomy and diskectomy. |
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Authors:
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Noël M M Moens; Caroline L Runyon |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume: 221 ISSN: 0003-1488 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. Publication Date: 2002 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-09-26 Completed Date: 2002-12-09 Revised Date: 2003-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503067 Medline TA: J Am Vet Med Assoc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 807-10, 800 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Companion Animals, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada. |
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Animals Cauda Equina / surgery Dog Diseases / surgery* Dogs Genetic Predisposition to Disease Laminectomy / adverse effects, veterinary* Lumbar Vertebrae / injuries* Male Nerve Compression Syndromes / surgery, veterinary Postoperative Complications / etiology, therapy, veterinary* Sex Factors Spinal Fractures / etiology, veterinary* |
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