As a worker sitting in front of the computer all day long, I have envied the dog: all day long to go out and sneak around, and do not play with cell phones and computers, surely there is no cervical spine problem ...
I did not think that the dog will have cervical spine problems! And it also affects daily walking!
Walking with a limp, what's wrong?
Before coming to Ruipeng Pet Hospital Bao'an Center Hospital, Mimi was already trembling, walking with a limp, unable to lower her head, her back was severely arched, and she was screaming in pain when she touched her neck. It had gone to a nearby hospital to receive conservative treatment, but the effect is not obvious.
The puppy has been panting because of the pain, just like a person who can't help but moan when he's in pain
Under the recommendation of Dr. Liu Guanghui, Mimi came to Ruipeng Bao'an Center Hospital for further consultation. Dr. Li Xiaokun of Bao'an Center then conducted an MRI for the dog. The results showed that the dog C3-C4 vertebrae cervical disc prolapse. It is this small "prolapse" that makes Mimi suffer great pain!
The circled part of the picture is where the disc prolapse occurred in the C3-C4 vertebrae
Hospitals join forces to bring better healing environment for dogs
Disc prolapse is a disease in which the nucleus pulposus in the intervertebral discs presses on the spinal nerves. According to Mimi's case, Dr. Yang Chao of Bao'an Center performed the ventral slotting surgery for the dog to take out the multiple discs that were pressing on the nerves. herniations.
These herniations may look "miniature", but they caused the dog a great deal of pain
The surgery was completed in the large, well-equipped operating room at Shenzhen VIT
With the surgeon's skill, and with the support of Shenzhen's VIT medical resources, the operation was completed successfully, and on the second day, the dog was able to recover from the disease. Basic recovery: the dog, who was limping and panting in pain, now walks normally and no longer screams when palpated!
Previously, the dog was unable to lower his head, but after the surgery, he had no problem lifting his head up and down, and he was able to eat flexibly~
Mimi's ability to say goodbye to her illness so quickly is closely related to their dedication:
The diagnosis of the disease could not have been made without the comprehensive diagnosis of MRI, a high-level imaging device; the speedy recovery could not have been possible without the superb skills of surgical expert Dr. Yang Chao and his team; the cure could not have been made without the superb skills of Dr. Yang Chao and his team.The Baoan Center and Shenzhen Witte have been working together for a long time;
The parents have been accompanying and guarding the patient for a long time.
Mimi's parents are from South Korea, and their days in a foreign land are not so monotonous because of their dog's companionship. This time, from the dog's illness to surgery to recovery, every moment, you can see the parents.
What's the difference between "protruding" and "detaching"?
Many people, when they first hear "disc prolapse," think it's a herniated disc. There are similarities and differences between the two!
Herniated discs and prolapsed discs are both neurological disorders in which the discs become diseased and the nucleus pulposus or annulus fibrosus compresses the spinal cord or nerves.
But there is also a difference between the two:
Left is a prolapsed disc, right is a herniated disc | Image Source: Internet
Dogs suffering from a prolapsed disc will usually have sudden severe pain or even sudden paralysis, and in most cases conservative treatment is not effective. Just like a young man sitting in the office for a long time to go to play ball on a whim, accidentally exercise too strenuous injury to the cervical spine, you have to go to the hospital.
Dogs with herniated discs have pain within a tolerable range and generally do not affect walking, most of which can be improved with conservative treatment. It's like an elderly person who has chronic spinal discomfort, but can get relief with daily care.
It's important to note that traditional X-rays don't show the discs or spinal cord, so the best way to diagnose your dog's spinal condition is to go to a veterinary hospital that has access to a CT or MRI!
This "big guy" can find problems that ordinary X-ray can't
Yang Chao
Specialties: soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery
Bachelor's degree in animal medicine from Northeastern Agricultural University
Nationally practicing veterinarian
Has worked at the Nanjing Animal Medical Center, specializing in traumatology, orthopedics and neurosurgery, and has been a member of the China Veterinary Medical Association. Served in Nanjing Animal Medical Center, specializing in trauma orthopedics, pelvic repair, ACL rupture repair, intervertebral discs and other complex surgical procedures. During his practice, he participated in orthopedic training such as BaiLu, DuoYue Education Group, and ShuoTeng Advanced Series Cat Pathology, Emergency Medicine, Neurology and other courses. Afterwards, he took the position of director at Nanjing Abell Pet Hospital Tianyuan East Branch, always committed to improving the welfare of small animals.
Li Xiaokun
Specialties: magnetic **** vibration & CT imaging, canine and feline neurology, feline internal diseases
Bachelor's degree in Animal Medicine from Southwest Agricultural University
National Licensed Veterinarian
Engaged in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of small animals for nearly twenty years, was awarded the 2015 "Southwest Pet Doctors Association Outstanding Veterinarian "
He has been engaged in small animal clinical diagnosis and treatment for nearly twenty years. He is one of the earliest veterinarians in China to learn and engage in magnetic **** vibration and CT image scanning and interpretation, and is experienced in high and low field magnetic **** vibration imaging technology.