Development of intervertebral disk calcification in the dachshund: a prospective longitudinal radiographic study
| Autor: | VF Jensen, J Arnbjerg |
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| Rok vydání: | 2001 |
| Předmět: |
Male
medicine.medical_specialty Denmark Radiography Dachshund Breeding Dogs Calcinosis Prevalence medicine Animals Dog Diseases Longitudinal Studies Prospective Studies Intervertebral Disc Small Animals Prospective cohort study business.industry Incidence Incidence (epidemiology) Intervertebral disk calcification medicine.disease Surgery Intervertebral disk Female Spinal Diseases Radiology High incidence business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 37:274-282 |
| ISSN: | 1547-3317 0587-2871 |
| DOI: | 10.5326/15473317-37-3-274 |
| Popis: | Plain spinal radiography was performed in 40 dachshunds at regular intervals from 6 or 12 months of age to 2 years of age. A follow-up study at 3 to 4 years of age included 12 dogs. High incidence rates of intervertebral disk calcification were seen at 6 to 18 months of age. The number of dogs affected and number of calcified disks seemed to reach a steady level or a maximum at about 24 to 27 months of age. Dissolution of previously calcified disks without clinical signs was demonstrated, causing decreasing numbers of visibly calcified disks after 2 years of age. Radiographic examination for calcified intervertebral disks in the dachshund is recommended at 24 to 30 months of age for heritability studies and selective breeding. |
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