Testimonials
As of May 2015, more than 80 dogs affected by Wobbler Syndrome, have been successfully treated with cervical disc arthroplasty.
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The amazing recovery of Patch, a six year old Dalmation, presented with six months progressive not ambulatory tetraparesis (inability to walk).
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“She showed this weekend. Six classes-five passes. Four first places and one second place. No signs of any problems. And I had people watching from all angles (including two veterinarians)!”
Selkie, a 6-year old Doberman was treated with an artificial disc replacement and just 4 months post-surgery, Selkie was back to competitive agility in her home state of Texas.
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“He is eating again with gusto and running all over the place. (His favorite pastime is fly hunting, he goes outside and trots all around, hunting those flys! He loves chasing them around, so that makes us have a very clean yard :)”
Sonny a 6-year-old Doberman which was affected by disc associate wobbler syndrome (DAWS) at two sites. The dog presented with two-year history of ataxia-tetraparesis treated with activity restriction and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory therapy, and with 3 days history of acute tetraplegia. The MRI (T-2 weighted sagittal view) (A), showed two sites of spinal cord compression: one recent at C6-C7 most likely responsible for the acute presentation; and one chronic at C5-C6. The chronicity of the C5-C6 was suggested by the intraspinal signal hyperintensity (white patch), which indicates gliosis (intraspinal scar).
Sonny was surgically treated with ventral decompression and artificial disc implantation at both affected sites. Immediate post-operative radiograph shows a well-seated implant and an adequate distraction at the treated spaces. (B)
Sonny became ambulatory 3 days post-surgery and regained a normal neck posture, which had lost when he started having the first neurologic problem two years earlier. (C)
