VRU 2013

Question 1

Which dog breed is more likely to have a cranial thoracic intervertebral disc herniation & at which sites?

A) Doberman T2-T5
B) Doberman T3-T6
C) German Shepherd T2-T5
D) German Shepherd T3-T6

Answer 1

Answer = C

Question 2

In general & in most dogs, why is the cranial thoracic spine LESS likely to be affected by intervertebral disc herniation?

Answer 2

Intercapital ligament (conjugal ligament) connects the rib heads between T2-T10 & provides additional stability & support

Intercapital ligament is located dorsal to the annulus fibrosus & ventral to the dorsal longitudinal ligament