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DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787860
Case Report

Stabilization with a String-of-Pearls Plate as Treatment for Degenerative Lumbosacral Disease in a Young German Shepherd Dog

Clara Bohin
1   Department of Surgery, Saint-Martin Veterinary Hospital, Allonzier-la-Caille, France
,
Andrea Finnen
4   Department of Neurology, Animal Health Partners Emergency and Specialty Hospital, Mississauga, ON, Canada
,
Jennifer Gambino
3   Department of Radiology, Vet-CT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
,
Alexandra Bos
2   Department of Surgery, VCA Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital, Oakville, Canada
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Abstract

Objective The aim of this study was to report the use of a String-of-Pearls (SOP) plate for lumbosacral stabilization as treatment for a 1-year-old German Shepherd suffering from sacral osteochondritis and compressive myelopathy due to lumbosacral subluxation and causing a chronic right hindlimb lameness.

Clinical, imaging, and surgical features are described.

Study Design Case report.

Results A dorsal laminectomy allowed for debridement and lumbosacral stabilization using an SOP plate which led to significant improvement of clinical signs and resolution of pain and discomfort.

Conclusion Successful surgical management was achieved with good long-term results using an SOP plate to stabilize the lumbosacral junction.

Keywords

osteochondritis - lumbosacral - String-of-Pearls - dorsal laminectomy - dog

Authors' Contributions

A.B. performed the surgery and revised the manuscript.

A.F. performed the neurological assessments and revised the manuscript.

J.G. produced the figures from the CT images and revised the manuscript.

C.B. assisted on the surgery and submitted the manuscript.




Publication History

Received: 08 November 2022

Accepted: 13 May 2024

Article published online:
25 June 2024

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