ACVIM consensus statement on diagnosis and management of acute canine thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion (TL-IVDE) is the most common cause of acute paraparesis and paraplegia in dogs; however, guidelines on management of the condition are lacking.

Objectives

To summarize the current literature as it relates to diagnosis and management of acute TL-IVDE in dogs, and to formulate clinically relevant evidence-based recommendations.

Animals

None.

Methods

A panel of 8 experts was convened to assess and summarize evidence from the peer-reviewed literature in order to develop consensus clinical recommendations. Level of evidence available to support each recommendation was assessed and reported.

Results

The majority of available literature described observational studies. Most recommendations made by the panel

SUBMITTER: Olby NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9511077 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature