Descompresión lumbosacra mediante laminectomia dorsal por trauma en paciente canino.

Abstract

Lumbosacral or cauda equina stenosis is a frequent pathology in canines, characterized by spinal cord compression due to a decrease in the diameter of the spinal canal. This narrowing leads to a crushing of the nerve roots, altering the functionality and well-being of the person who suffers it; On September 12, 2020, a canine of the Airedale Terrier breed enters to the orthopedic consultation, because the owners report that he is not in his normal state of mind, they denote it as fallen, sometimes he cries when he gets up, he complains when he walks, he does not eat as he used to, therefore a physical exam is performed, ortolani maneuvers, drawer test, neurological exam, laboratory tests; Due to the results of the thorough and physical examination of the patient, it is recommended that radiographic procedures be performed. The owners agree, executing ventro-dorsal and latero-lateral radiographic plates of the lumbosacral region, diagnosing lumbosacral compression, the treatment for the patient was surgical, performing dorsal laminectomy to facilitate spinal decompression and offer a better quality of life.