Spondylarthrosis
cases of Spondylarthrosis deformans
in different patients
Female, 6 yo, 37 kg Flat Coated Retriver
presented with chronic intermittent 1 grade forelimb lameness
regularly active, running and jumping.
Orthopedic examination detect altered gait characterized by low head position with
pain response on lumbar spine palpation. X-ray was performed with awake patient.
Diagnosis of severe Spondylarthrosis deformans.
It has been hypothesized that the forelimb lameness in this patient was secondary to patient’s tendency to shift its body weight towards forelimb due to back pain.
Female, 12 yo, 33 kg Labrador Retriver
Patient was referred for suspected back pain, difficulty to jump, reluctant to move.
Orthopedic examination detect altered gait characterized by lumbar kyphosis, tendency to sit down / lie down. X-ray was performed with awake patient.
Diagnosis of severe Spondylarthrosis deformans in lumbosacral region.
Spondylarthrosis is a non-inflammatory degenerative condition that affects the vertebral bones of the spine. Osteophytes may form a complete bridge between adjacent vertebral bones, which is commonly referred to as “Spondylosis Deformans”.
Treatment depends on clinical signs of the patient and is mainly conservative. Conservative treatment includes weight reduction, controlled exercise, physiotherapy, and pain management primarily with NSAID’s.
prognosis is determined by diagnostic imaging and patient’s response to treatment.
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