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Acute thoracolumbal intervertebral disc extrusion

Acute thoracolumbal intervertebral disc extrusion

The spine of a dog consists of many individual vertebrae, which are separated by intervertebral discs. These intervertebral discs act like shock absorbers and enable mobility. With a thoracolumbal intervertebral disc extrusion, the inner, gel -like material of a intervertebral disc leaves through the outer shell and presses onto the spinal cord. This can lead to pain, paralysis and in severe cases to loss of walking ability.

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Polyradiculoneuropathy in dogs

Polyradiculoneuropathy in dogs

Polyradiculoneuropathy in dogs sounds pretty complex at first. When the vet confronts us with this term, we usually only see question marks. This is a disease that affects the nerve roots (radix) and the peripheral nerves (neuropathy). In other words: the spinal cord and the nerve pathways branching off from it go crazy and influence the movement and sensitivity of our beloved four-legged friends.

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Leg amputation in dogs

Leg amputation in dogs

Canine hindlimb amputations are palliative salvage procedures used for end-stage diseases, including complex fractures or chronic complications following previous osteosynthesis, appendicular neoplasms, extensive trauma, chronic non-healing wounds, or appendicular neuropathies (e.g., brachial plexus avulsion ). Some amputations are unavoidable due to the financial constraints of pet owners. However, surgeons should always exhaust all other treatment options before performing an amputation. At the same time, it is important to provide pet owners with comprehensive information about the risks, complications and prognosis for each clinical case.

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