L7-S1 FIXATION-FUSION FOR TREATMENT OF CAUDA-EQUINA COMPRESSION IN THE DOG

  • 1 January 1986
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 188  (1) , 31-35
Abstract
The L7-S1 fixation-fusion technique for treatment of cauda equina compression was performed on 14 dogs, 13 of which were 6 years old or older, were severely lame, and had ventral bridging spondylitis at the L7-S1 vertebrate. One dog, 3 months old, had a congenital malformation of the L7 vertebra. The principles of the L7-S1 fusion technique were to expand the L7-S1 intervertebral foramina and spinal canal, remove pressure on the nerve roots, and provide stability to the L7-S1 vertebrate. This technique appeared to be applicable clinically for restoring normal function and activity to dogs with cauda equina compression.

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