Bergknut, Niklas
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Utrecht University
Abstract
Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS) is the most common disorder of the caudal lumbar spine in dogs. This article reviews the management of this disorder and highlights the most important new findings of the last decade. Dogs with DLSS are typically neuro-orthopedic patients and can be presented with varying clinical signs, of which the most consistent is lumbosacral pain. Due to the availability of advanced imaging techniques such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging that allow visualization of intervertebral disc degeneration, cauda equine compression, and nerve root entrapment, tailor-made treatments can be adopted for the individual patient. Current therapies include conservative treatment, decompressive surgery, and fixation-fusion of the L7-S1 junction. New insight into the biomechanics and pathobiology of DLSS and developments in minimally invasive surgical techniques will influence treatment options in the near future.
Keywords
Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis; Cauda equina syndrome; Lumbosacral disease; Lumbosacral instability; Intervertebral disc degeneration; Dogs
Published in
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice
2010, volume: 40, number: 5, pages: 983-1009
Publisher: W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
SLU Authors
UKÄ Subject classification
Animal and Dairy Science
Veterinary Science
Publication identifier
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2010.05.006
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/60147