Hind Motion Sensor

Information about the disease of the intervertebral disc
intervertebral disc (IVD) disease in dogs is a common disorder clinically manifested by pain, ataxia, paresis, motor paralysis, or sensor motor paralysis. It occurs most frequently in dogs but also affects chondrodystrophoid nonchondrodystrophoid races. It occurs often in breeds of dogs breeds chondrodystrophoid known as Dachshund, Pekingese, French bulldog, Beagle, Basset Hound, American Cocker Spaniel, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Welsh Corgi and. The intervertebral discs act as cushions between the vertebrae and function as shock absorbers of the spine. The spine is composed of a series of vertebrae. The spinal cord is defended in a bony canal formed by the overlapping spine vertebrae. The intervertebral discs are located between each vertebra from the head to tail. They allow flexibility of the spine. A normal intervertebral disc has two different components of an outer fibrous (ring fibrosis), and a gelatinous inner core (nucleus pulposus). The nucleus pulposus is normally 80% water, and shock absorbing properties. A normal disc has two regions: a resilient gelatinous nucleus in the center and outer fibrous ring that surrounds the nucleus. Treatment depends on several factors, including the extent and duration of clinical signs and findings on neurologic examination and radiographic examination. There are two main treatment options for a dog suffering from a degenerative disc disease. Traditional treatment consists of strict immobilization (rest in cages) and sometimes additional medical treatment for inflammation and pain (corticosteroids). Surgical treatment provides decompression of the spinal cord. The surgery is performed to remove extruded disc material through the spinal cord, and relieve compression of the spinal cord to give the best chance of cure. Physiotherapy is particularly favorable for maintaining joint flexibility and blood circulation to the hind legs in patients with longer recovery periods after surgery. Medical treatment may be effective when there is only mild to moderate pain and no weakness or paralysis. Medical or conservative treatment consists of anti-inflammatory drug in combination with strict rest cage. Physical therapy should be started as soon as the patient can tolerate. Range of motion, reverse, swimming and whirlpools are superb physiotherapy.