Objectives: Although a clear relationship has been demonstrated between the presence of lumbosacral transitional vertebrae and the development of lumbosacral stenosis in dogs, this relationship has not been evaluated in cats. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the...

Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis has been suspected to have a dynamic component, especially regarding encroachment of the L7 nerve roots exiting the lumbosacral foramina. Angled cross-sectional imaging of the neuroforamina has been found improve the accuracy of the diagnosis of stenosis in humans. ...

Our observations were focused on the lumbosacral region of the spine in dogs and cats in order to identify the abnormalities in the anatomical conformation regarding the number of the lumbar vertebra or other morphological aspects. For this purpose were analyzed the radiographs of the lumbosacral...

Objective: To describe low-field MRI findings associated with lumbosacral foraminal stenosis and radiculopathy and correlate these with clinical signs. Study design: Retrospective study. Animals: Client-owned dogs (n = 240) that underwent a clinical examination and standardized MRI protocol of the ...

Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis is a common disease in dogs characterised by intervertebral disc herniation, loss of disc height and stenosis. Decompressive dorsal laminectomy and partial discectomy can cause spinal instability and worsen foraminal stenosis. Pedicle screw and rod fixation (PSRF)...

Behavioral and spinal problems have been reported to be important causes of early retirement in military working dogs; however, studies on possible relationships between these two problems are currently lacking. The aim of this retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study was to test...

Objective: To describe the dorsal laminectomy, annulectomy and distraction stabilization with pins and polymethylmethacrylate technique, its complications and outcome in the management of canine degenerative lumbosacral stenosis. To determine pre- and post-surgical foraminal width and vertebral...

Dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid parameters in postoperative period during correction of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis in dogs is an important diagnostic aspect that allows monitoring changes in the state of animals after surgery. An accurate analysis of cerebrospinal fluid provides a wide range ...

Lateral foraminotomy has been described as an effective surgical treatment for foraminal stenosis in the treatment of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS) in dogs. Clinical records were reviewed from 45 dogs which had undergone lateral foraminotomy at the lumbosacral junction either alone or in ...

Lumbosacral (LS) stenosis is a cause of lower back pain, loss of mission readiness, and early retirement in military working dogs (MWDs). Aims of the present two-part study were to evaluate a sample of German shepherd MWDs using standard clinical criteria for LS pain, standard qualitative computed...