Sentences with phrase «cervical stenosis»

Cervical Vertebral Instability What is cervical stenosis?

The mildest form of cervical stenosis results in stumbling or irregular walking or running.

Breed and clinical signs are good indicators of cervical stenosis.

Factors contributing to the development of cervical stenosis include: shorter than average pedicles (the bones which form the sides of the spinal canal), degenerative arthritis causing excessive bone growth, increased in size of the ligamentum flavum (a ligament which runs down the underside of the roof of the spinal canal), and conditions such as ossification (abnormally turning into bone) of the ligament that forms the floor of the spinal canal.

Depending on the exact nature of the disease as determined by advanced imaging, some cases of cervical stenosis respond to a surgical procedure known as a dorsal hemilaminectomy.

Cervical stenosis is diagnosed by a combination of history, physical examination, and advanced imaging techniques, such as CT scan, MRI, and myelogram.

However, it is important to note that cervical stenosis does not always get worse and cause progressive symptoms.

Dogs affected with cervical stenosis have a s spinal canal is too small for the spinal cord and nerve roots.

Signs of cervical stenosis are related to abnormal compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots.

Also, in advanced stages of cervical stenosis, problems with bowel and bladder function can result, in addition to weakness and numbness in the rear legs and paws, which can cause difficulty walking — a syndome known as Wobblers Syndrome.

Finally told me I needed cervical stenosis surgery.

Cervical Stenosis: It can lead to stiff neck, then radiate into your shoulders down to the back.

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By Megan C. Davis, DVM The Article: Magnetic resonance imaging features of Great Danes with and without clinical signs of cervical spondylomyelopathy Paula Martin - Vaquero, DMV, PhD, and Ronaldo C. da Costa, DMV, PhDJAVMA, Vol 245, No 4, August 15, 2014 Given the highly sensitive nature of MRI in evaluating the spinal cord and vertebral canal stenosis, potential for over-interpretation of the st... Read More