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Ripplinger A, Wrzesinki MR, Rauber JS, Schwab ML, Ferrarin DA, Baumhardt R, Aiello G, Beckmann DV, Mazzanti A. Functional outcome in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy for thoracolumbar disc extrusion but without nociception > 96 h: A prospective study. Vet J 2023; 292:105951. [PMID: 36646271 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.105951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
This prospective study investigated the functional recovery of surgically treated dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE) without deep pain perception (DPP) for > 96 h. Dogs (n = 36) with paraplegia secondary to thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion with loss of deep pain perception ranging from 4 to 60 days were enrolled. All dogs underwent hemilaminectomy and fenestration of the affected intervertebral disc and postoperative follow-up was provided for a maximum of 180 days. Recovery of motor function was satisfactory (based on the owner's assessment) in 22 dogs, 61.1% (47.2% with DPP, and 13.9% without DPP) and unsatisfactory in 38.9% of cases (n = 14). Postoperative physiotherapy, preoperative anti-inflammatory drugs, and age had no effect on recovery. In this study, the longer the time taken to regain pain perception, the longer the recovery time. The median time to recovery was 30 days. A total of 47.2% of dogs with paraplegia and absence of DPP secondary to thoracolumbar IVDE lasting > 96 h, recovered functional ambulation after decompressive surgery.
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- A Ripplinger
- Veterinary Medicine Postgraduate Program, Small Animal Surgery and Clinic Area, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima, 1000 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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- Veterinary Medicine Postgraduate Program, Small Animal Surgery and Clinic Area, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima, 1000 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Veterinary Medicine Postgraduate Program, Small Animal Surgery and Clinic Area, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima, 1000 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Veterinary Medicine Postgraduate Program, Small Animal Surgery and Clinic Area, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima, 1000 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Veterinary Medicine Postgraduate Program, Small Animal Surgery and Clinic Area, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima, 1000 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Veterinary Medicine Postgraduate Program, Small Animal Surgery and Clinic Area, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima, 1000 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina, Xanxerê, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Pampa, Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Small Animal Clinic, Veterinary Medicine Course, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Avenida Roraima, 1000 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Schwab ML. Nurses want advice and help from pharmacist--they don't want his job. Mod Nurs Home 1970; 24:40-2. [PMID: 5199780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Schwab ML. Optimum pharmacy services in a nursing home from a nurse's point of view. 2. Oreg Nurse 1969; 34:2. [PMID: 5196559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Schwab ML. Optimum pharmacy services in a nursing home from a nurse's point of view. Oreg Nurse 1969; 34:2 contd. [PMID: 5195556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Schwab ML, Lewis AE. An improved stain for Heinz bodies. Tech Bull Regist Med Technol 1969; 39:93-5. [PMID: 4180455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Schwab ML. [Comparative study of the morbidity of the female personnel of 2 businesses]. Arch Mal Prof 1966; 27:59-61. [PMID: 5905776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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