Long-term functional outcome of dogs with severe injuries of the thoracolumbar spinal cord: 87 cases (1996–2001)

J. Olby, Natasha; F. Levine, Jay; Harris, Tonya; R. Muñana, Karen; M. Skeen, Todd; J Sharp, N

doi:10.2460/javma.2003.222.762

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Long-term functional outcome of dogs with severe injuries of the thoracolumbar spinal cord: 87 cases (1996–2001)

Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association • Mar 15, 2003

Authors:

Natasha J. Olby

Jay F. Levine

Tonya Harris

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine long-term (> 6 months) outcome of dogs with paraplegia and loss of hind limb deep pain perception (DPP) resulting from intervertebral disk herniation or trauma. DESIGN: Retrospective study. ANIMALS: 87 dogs. PROCEDURE: Outcome was determined as successful or unsuccessful. The...

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Medicine

Paraplegia

Surgery

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