Outcomes after cervical vertebral interbody fusion using an interbody fusion device and polyaxial pedicle screw and rod construct in 10 horses (2015-2019).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Further development of surgical techniques for equine cervical stabilisation is necessary to make the procedure less technically demanding, reduce complications and improve outcomes.

Objective

To describe clinical outcomes and owner reports in horses undergoing placement of an interbody fusion device and polyaxial pedicle screw and rod construct for cervical vertebral fusion in horses with cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy.

Study design

Retrospective case series.

Methods

Data were retrieved from medical records of 10 horses undergoing cervical vertebral fusion (2015-2019). Records were evaluated for signalment, duration of clinical signs, number and location of compression sites, grade of ataxia, duration of hospitalisation and complications.

SUBMITTER: Pezzanite LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8505580 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature