Lumbosacral disease is a common and debilitating disease in large breed dogs which can be difficult to diagnose. Many of the clinical signs of LS disease are shared with other orthopedic conditions and it is essential that the clinician performs a thorough and targeted orthopedic and neurological exam. Whilst the most common cause of LS pain in large breed dogs is degenerative lumbosacral stenosis, plain and advanced imaging allow identification of differential diagnoses such as diskospondylitis, neoplasia and osteochondrosis. In DLSS, the cause of the dogs pain has to be determined by specific etiology, be it dorsal compression, lateral compression, retrolisthesis etc. Only then can surgical or conservative regimes be correctly targeted. This webinar will go through the diagnostic pathway and look at recent developments in the diagnosis and management of this common condition.
Language: English
In case you have missed this webinar, you have the opportunity to watch a recorded version here.
This webinar qualifies for one (1) hour of continuing education.
Speaker:
Andrew Worth
BVSc, MANZCVS(Radiology), PGDipVCS, FANZCVS(SA Surgery)
He has published over 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at veterinary conferences in Europe, Asia, the US and Australia. His current research interests include working dog orthopaedic disease, lumbosacral degeneration and biomaterials for surgery. His clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery and advanced surgical technologies. Andrew is the convenor for the NVZA Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Panels and chairman of the Massey University Working Dog Centre.
