biostudies-literatureUnknown36(5)Olby NJ<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Objectives</h4>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.<h4>Animals</h4>None.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>The majority of available literature described observational studies. Most recommendations made by the panelJournal of veterinary internal medicine1570-1596https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9511077biostudies-literatureACVIM consensus statement on diagnosis and management of acute canine thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion.PMC9511077Kortz GMoore SATipold ABrisson BFlegel TLewis MOlby NJFenn JfalseACVIM consensus statement on diagnosis and management of acute canine thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion.<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Objectives</h4>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.<h4>Animals</h4>None.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>The majority of available literature described observational studies. Most recommendations made by the panel2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Sep2026-07-14T17:11:14.155Z2026-06-21T03:12:12.618ZS-EPMC95110773588026710.1111/jvim.16480