Advances in intervertebral disc disease in dogs and cats / edited by James M. Fingeroth, William B. Thomas.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fingeroth, James M., editor.

Thomas, William B., 1959- editor.

Series:

Advances in veterinary surgery.

AVS Advances in Veterinary Surgery

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Intervertebral disk--Diseases.

Intervertebral disk.

Dogs--Diseases.

Dogs.

Cats--Diseases.

Cats.

Musculoskeletal system--Diseases.

Musculoskeletal system.

Physical Description:

xviii, 321 p. : some col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ames, Iowa : Wiley Blackwell, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Advances in Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs and Cats defines our present knowledge of this common clinical problem, compiling information related to the canine and feline intervertebral disc into a single resource. As a comprehensive, focused work, the book is an authoritative reference for understanding and treating disc disease, providing a sound scientific and clinical basis for decision making. Offering an objective synthesis of the current literature, the book supplies guidance on the approach to a potential disc rupture, surgical and medical strategies, and management of the patient. Offering a complete understanding of intervertebral disc disease, the book describes and discusses the controversies and issues surrounding this topic, acknowledging the gaps in our knowledge. Advances in Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs and Cats presents up-to-date, reliable information on this common condition for veterinary surgeons, neurologists, and general practitioners.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Contributors

Foreword: Rick LeCouteur

Foreword: Mark D. Markel

Preface

Acknowledgments

Section I Intervertebral Disc Structure and Function

Chapter 1 Embryology, Innervation, Morphology, Structure, and Function of the Canine Intervertebral Disc

Introduction

Embryology of the IVD

Innervation of the IVD

IVD morphology, structure, and function

References

Chapter 2 Biomechanics of the Intervertebral Disc and Why Do Discs Displace?

Biomechanical function of the healthy intervertebral disc

Biomechanical failure of the IVD

Displacement of the IVD in CD dogs

Displacement of the IVD in NCD dogs

Chapter 3 Comparisons between Biped (Human) and Quadruped (Canine/Feline) Intervertebral Disc Disease

Anatomy and gross pathology

Biomechanics

Histology and histopathology

Biochemical

Diagnostic imaging

Acute spinal cord injury

Surgical treatment

Section II Disc Disease: Degenerative and other Pathology

Chapter 4 Historical and Current Nomenclature Associated with Intervertebral Disc Pathology

A brief history of nomenclature for intervertebral disc displacement in dogs

Modern nomenclature

A subclassification of IVDH

Conclusions

Chapter 5 What Do We Know about the Incidence of Disc Disease in Chondrodystrophoid Dogs?

Definitions

Epidemiologic studies of disc disease in dogs

Conclusions and clinical implications

Chapter 6 Feline Intervertebral Disc Disease

Etiology

Pathogenesis

Note

Chapter 7 Is "Wobbler" Disease Related to Disc Disease?

Treatment

Chapter 8 Spondylosis Deformans.

Spondylosis deformans

DISH

Osteoarthritis of the facet joints

Baastrup's sign

Chapter 9 What is Fibrocartilaginous Embolism and Is It Related to IVDD?

Overview

Pathophysiology

Clinical presentation

Differential diagnoses

Diagnosis

Diagnostic investigations

Prognosis

Section III Clinical Features of Intervertebral Disc Disease and Important Differentials

Chapter 10 History, Neurologic Examination, and Neuroanatomic Localization for Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disease

History

Physical examination

Neurologic examination

Neuroanatomic localization

Chapter 11 Deep Pain: How Should We Test and Interpret Nociception?

Pain versus nociception

Neuroanatomy

Testing pain perception

Reliability of clinical testing of pain perception

Electrophysiologic testing

What are the implications of "loss of deep pain"?

Chapter 12 Ascending/Descending Myelomalacia Secondary to Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Clinical features of ascending/descending myelomalacia

Epidemiology

Neuropathology

Acknowledgment

Chapter 13 Traumatic Disc Extrusions

Outcome and prognosis

Chapter 14 "Discogenic" Pain (Signs Associated With Disc Degeneration But Without Herniation): Does It Occur?

Chapter 15 Compressive and Contusive Spinal Cord Injury Secondary to Intervertebral Disc Displacement: A Clinical Perspective

What determines the relative degrees of compression and contusion when a disc herniates?

Chapter 16 Advances in Imaging for Intervertebral Disc Disease

Radiography

Myelography

Computed tomography

CT myelography.

Magnetic resonance imaging

Conclusion

Chapter 17 The Role of Nonimaging-Based Diagnostic Studies for Intervertebral Disc Herniation

CSF analysis: Typical findings in IVDH

CSF biomarkers: Novel biomarkers may provide important prognostic information

Electrophysiology

Chapter 18 Recurrent Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Early recurrence

Late recurrence

Chapter 19 When Should Dogs Be Referred for Imaging and Surgery?

Should I take plain radiographs of patients in which I suspect have IVDH?

Examples

Chapter 20 Discospondylitis and Related Spinal Infections in the Dog and Cat

History and clinical signs

Risk factors

Imaging

Identifying the organism

Summary

Chapter 21 Neoplasias Mimicking Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Neoplasia sharing embryonic origin within the intervertebral disc: Chordoma

Neoplasms mimicking IVDH: Tumors of the surrounding vertebrae

Neoplasms mimicking disc displacement: Tumors of the epidural space

Chapter 22 Client Communications When Confronted with a Patient with Suspected Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Crate/cage rest

Paretic or paralyzed patients

Section IV Nonsurgical and Adjunctive Medical Management of IVDD

Chapter 23 Steroid Use in Intervertebral Disc Disease

Justification of steroid use based on human literature

Animal models/studies

Current uses and recommendations

References.

Chapter 24 Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, Muscle Relaxants, Opioids, and Other Treatments for Primary and Adjunctive Medical Management of Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Acetaminophen (paracetamol)

Muscle relaxants

Opioids

Gabapentin and pregabalin

Amantadine

TCAs

Chapter 25 Neuroprotective Treatments for Acute Spinal Cord Injury Associated with Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Animal models: The first step

Clinical trials

Neuroprotectives studied in models

Outcomes in dogs with IVDH

Available clinical trial data in dogs with IVDH

Chapter 26 The Use of Discography and Nucleolysis in Dogs

Discography

Nucleolysis

Chemical prophylactic fenestration

Nucleolysis and spondylomyelopathy in Doberman pinschers

Chapter 27 Medical Management and Nursing Care for the Paralyzed Patient

Bladder management

Defecation

Hydration and nutrition

Recumbency and decubital sores

Respiratory care

Section V Surgical Management of Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Chapter 28 What Constitutes Spinal Cord Decompression?

Chapter 29 General Principles of Spinal Surgery for Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Goals

Procedures

Instrumentation

Decompression

Fenestration

Closure

Chapter 30 Cervical Disc Disease: Ventral Slot versus Hemilaminectomy versus Dorsal Laminectomy

Ventral approach and ventral slot

Dorsal approach and dorsal laminectomy

Dorsal approach and hemilaminectomy

Lateral approach and hemilaminectomy

Modified dorsal approach and hemilaminectomy

Selection of surgical procedure

Chapter 31 Thoracolumbar Disc Disease: Dorsal Approaches versus Lateral versus Ventral Approaches. What to Do If I'm on the Wrong Side or Site (Level)?

Wrong site/level

Wrong side

Chapter 32 Lumbosacral Disc Disease:: Is Vertebral Stabilization Indicated?

Functional anatomy and clinical signs

Decompressive laminectomy

LS foraminotomy

Chapter 33 The Rationale for Durotomy in Surgical Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Disease

Effects of durotomy on outcome

Durotomy to assess prognosis

Risks of durotomy

Chapter 34 What Should Cover the Bone Defect after Laminectomy/Hemilaminectomy?

Healing of laminectomies

Materials used to cover the laminectomy

Recommendations

Chapter 35 Pros and Cons of Prophylactic Fenestration:: Arguments in Favor

Chapter 36 Pros and Cons of Prophylactic Fenestration: The Potential Arguments Against

Chapter 37 Use of Lasers in Veterinary Surgery and Percutaneous Laser Disc Ablation

Percutaneous laser disc ablation

Use of lasers in rehabilitation of the canine IVDD patient

Notes

Chapter 38 Physical Rehabilitation for the Paralyzed Patient

Patient evaluation and establishment of a prognosis

Goals of rehabilitation therapy

Development of a rehabilitation program

Assessment of patient outcome

Carts

Section VI Future Directions

Chapter 39 Minimally Invasive Techniques for Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Decompression

Learning to perform MIS procedures

Minimally invasive procedures commonly performed in human neurosurgery

Minimally invasive procedures performed in veterinary neurosurgery.

Conclusions.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781118940372

1118940377

9781118940358

1118940350

9781118940365

1118940369

OCLC:

898423251