Cervical Spondylomyelopathy (Wobbler Syndrome) Flashcards
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What is Cervical Spondylomyelopathy or Wobbler Syndrome?
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Cervical Spinal Cord Compression
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What causes Spinal cord compression in Wobbler Syndrome?
A
C5-C7 malformation or misarticulation
3
Q
Wobbler Syndrome is common in what breeds?
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Great Danes and Doberman Pinchers
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Clinical signs of Wobbler Syndrome
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- Wearing of the dorsal surface of paws/ nails
- Swinging or wobbly gait (hind)
- Gait worse on rising
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Diagnosis of Cervical Spondylomyelopathy
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Blood work to rule out metabolic defects
radiograph, myelography, CT, MRI
6
Q
What is a Myelogram?
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Imaging of the spinal canal
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Cervical Spondylomyelopathy Medical treatment
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Anit-inflammatory, Neck brace, Cage confinement
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Cervical Spondylomyelopathy Surgical treatment
A
Decompression and stabilization
(high potential for morbitiy and post surgical complications)
