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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2012; 25(04): 337-341
DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-11-09-0134
Case Report
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Ventral stabilization and facetectomy in a Great Dane with wobbler syndrome due to cervical spinal canal stenosis

A. Danielski
1   Fitzpatrick Referrals, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey, UK
,
A. Vanhaesebrouck
2   Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge Veterinary School, Cambridge, UK
,
R. Yeadon
3   Vets Now Referrals, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK
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Received 23 September 2011

Accepted 21 February 2012

Publication Date:
19 December 2017 (online)

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Summary

This report describes the management of clinically significant, single level cervical spinal canal stenosis associated with articular facet hypertrophy in a three-year-old Great Dane dog, by combined surgical decompression and spinal stabilization. Spinal column stabilization was achieved by ventral application of two String of Pearls locking plates and subsequent decompression was accomplished by unilateral facetectomy. The six-month postoperative reassessment examination confirmed satisfactory clinical outcome with a complete return to normal activity, resolution of neurological deficits and maintenance of implant positioning.

Keywords

Wobbler syndrome - cervical stenosis - locking plates - dog
 

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