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Title: Spinal instability resulting from bilateral mini-hemilaminectomy and pediculectomy. Author: Arthurs G. Journal: Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol; 2009; 22(5):422-6. PubMed ID: 19750289. Abstract: A four-year-old male Dachshund was presented with pelvic limb paresis due to intervertebral disc extrusion. The spine was surgically explored and decompressed by a bilateral mini-hemilaminectomy and intervertebral disc fenestration at T12-13, and a bilateral pediculectomy of T13. Five days post-operatively, the dog deteriorated because of T13 dorsal laminar subluxation and secondary spinal cord compression. This was surgically investigated and stabilised using bilateral articular facet positional screws and a dorsal spinal plate; the dog subsequently recovered well. Clinically significant spinal instability associated with mini-hemilaminectomy and pediculectomy surgery has not been reported previously.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]