Quiz on spinal and lumbosacral disease Flashcards
1
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Where is the lesion in the spinal cord of dogs with schiff-sherrington posture?
A
T3-L3
2
Q
How do animals with spinal disease usually present (gait)?
A
combo of ataxia and paresis
3
Q
What is the common neuro abnormality seen in dogs with lumbosacral disease?
A
decreased withdrawal reflex
4
Q
Why is surgery not indicated in acute non-compressive nucleus pulpous extrusion ANNPE?
A
disorder not associated with spinal cord compression
physio and hydro therapy is tx
5
Q
What is observed in the gait of dogs with lumbosacral disease?
A
paresis of pelvic limbs
lameness or normal gait
6
Q
What does a decreased pelvic limb withdrawal reflex suggest?
A
sciatic nerve dysfunction
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