Radiographic scoring for intervertebral disc calcification in the Dachshund.
Vet J
; 200(3): 355-61, 2014 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-24742872
ABSTRACT
Intervertebral disc disease is a common, painful and debilitating neurological condition of dogs, causing substantial morbidity and mortality. The Dachshund is particularly susceptible to this disorder. The goal of this article is not to duplicate previously published reviews on canine intervertebral disc degeneration and degenerative diseases. Rather, the aims are threefold (1) to reflect on selected clinical and pathophysiological aspects of intervertebral disc degeneration and disc disease that are pertinent to the Dachshund breed; (2) to review a radiographic spinal scoring scheme developed to reduce the prevalence of intervertebral disc disease in Dachshunds; and (3) to suggest further areas of research to improve upon the currently established scoring scheme in an attempt to address this breed's greatest health problem.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Calcinosis
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Dog Diseases
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Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Vet J
Journal subject:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article