Sentences with word «fibrocartilagenous»

For certain conditions, such as fibrocartilagenous embolism, degenerative myelopathy and polyneuropathy, physical rehabilitation is the cornerstone of therapy.

After diagnostics he was diagnosed with fibrocartilagenous embolic myelopathy.

Variable Tension: allows adjustment in level of cranial swing facilitation as patient improves (e.g. fibrocartilagenous embolus) or can be increased as patient function declines (e.g. degenerative myelopathy).

Fibrocartilagenous embolism in 75 dogs: clinical findings and factors influencing the recovery rate G Gandini, S. Cizinaurskas, J. Lang, R Fatzer and A Jaggy Journal of Small Animal Practice (2003) 44, 76 - 80

Dear UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, Recently, my normally healthy and active German shepherd, Dunham, experienced a fibrocartilagenous embolism (small stroke in the spine)(FCE), which resulted in the almost immediate and complete paralysis of his left pelvic limb, and partial paralysis of the right one.

Fibrocartilagenous embolism occurs when a small piece of an intervertebral disc detaches and gets into a blood vessel, causing an embolism or blood clot.

References VCA Animal Hospitals: Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs Canadian Veterinary Journal: Canine Carpal Conundrums Martha's Vineyard Times: Visiting Veterinarian: Tincture of Time Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service: Understanding Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs WebDVM: Fibrocartilagenous Embolism PetMD: Swollen Paws in Dogs

While any dog can experience a fibrocartilagenous embolism, this spinal condition more often occurs in big canines.

intervertebtal disc disease, fibrocartilagenous embolism, degenerative myelopathy)

There are several conditions that can benefit from acupuncture treatments, including osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease, neurologic diseases (including intervertebral disc disease, fibrocartilagenous embolisms and seizure disorders) and generalized pain management.