These include vertebral malarticulation / malformation, disk extrusion, articular facet hypertrophy, and ligament hypertrophy.
Not exact matches
Ultimately, Dr. Embree and her team say, the findings could lead to strategies for repairing fibrocartilage in other joints,
including the knees and
vertebral discs.
In 97 - million - year - old freshwater sediments in eastern Morocco, researchers discovered new Spinosaurus fossils,
including parts of the skull,
vertebral column, pelvis, and limb bones.
«The specimen
includes not just a complete skull, but a complete
vertebral column and parts of both flippers.»
Other major finds
included Sts 5, a superb fossil skull, and Sts 14, a partial skeleton which consisted of much of a pelvis, femur, and
vertebral column and proved convincingly that australopithecines had walked upright.
Cerebrovascular disease
includes aneurysms, stroke,
vertebral stenosis, carotid stenosis and intracranial stenosis, as well as vascular malformations.
This can occur for many reasons,
including problems with the
vertebral discs, muscle spasms, osteo - arthritic changes, spinal fracture or tumour.
The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society IVAS states that acupuncture is indicated mainly for functional problems such as those that involve paralysis, noninfectious inflammation (e.g., allergies), and pain,
including musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis or
vertebral disc pathology; skin problems such as lick granuloma; respiratory problems like feline asthma; gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea; and selected reproductive problems.
If a heart murmur is detected, thoracic radiographs (
including calculation of a
Vertebral Heart Score) should be done to determine if the dog's heart is enlarged.
These may
include elbows, shoulders and
vertebral joints.
This condition can be caused by various health issues
including trauma to the neck or spine,
vertebral disc disorders and disorders of the meninges.
Breed health concerns may
include cataracts, glaucoma, distichia, retinal dysplasia, hyaloid artery remnant disorder, hydrocephalus, open fontanelles, umbilical hernias, ear infections, mitral valve disease, congestive heart failure, patellar luxation, patent ductus arteriosus,
vertebral disc disease and «hanging tongue.»
Common breed - related health problems
include: cardiomyopathy; cervical
vertebral instability; hypothyroidism; narcolepsy; von Willebrand's disease; osteosarcoma; parvovirus; acral lick dermatitis; demodicosis
Breed - related health problems
include hip dysplasia; cataracts; progressive retinal atrophy; cervical
vertebral instability; bloat; deafness.
While some
vertebral subluxations may not cause pain, they often result in stiffness and tension, and can lead to secondary conditions developing,
including problems with muscular co-ordination and mobility.