First‐opinion approach to the dachshund with intervertebral disc herniation

Autor:	Marianne Dorn
Rok vydání:	2019
Předmět:	medicine.medical_specialty General Veterinary medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Dachshund Presumptive diagnosis Physical examination Intervertebral disc herniation Pelvic limb Spinal surgery Surgery Full recovery medicine medicine.symptom business Paresis
Zdroj:	In Practice. 41:59-68
ISSN:	2042-7689 0263-841X
Popis:	Intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) is by far the most likely diagnosis for dachshunds presenting with no history of trauma and with both pain and pelvic limb paresis. A presumptive diagnosis of IVDH can usually be reached based on history and clinical examination, although mild cases can be challenging to differentiate from those with non-spinal causes of pain. This article offers a practical approach to assessing and managing the painful dachshund in first-opinion practice. It covers clinical decision-making and the principles of non-surgical treatment, emphasising the need for good monitoring and follow-up. Recovery typically takes weeks to months; full recovery is not guaranteed, and recurrence is possible, so regardless of whether spinal surgery is performed, good communication between practitioner and owner is essential.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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