@inbook{b5f41d68ae0c44f4b9d1f68c6c323131,
title = "Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis in dogs",
abstract = "Volume 40, Issue 5, Pages 983-1009 (September 2010) Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis in Dogs Bj{\"o}rn P. Meij, DVM, PhDa, Niklas Bergknut, DVM, MSab Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS) is the most common disorder of the caudal lumbar spine in dogs. This article reviews the management of this disorder and highlights the most important new findings of the last decade. Dogs with DLSS are typically neuro-orthopedic patients and can be presented with varying clinical signs, of which the most consistent is lumbosacral pain. Due to the availability of advanced imaging techniques such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging that allow visualization of intervertebral disc degeneration, cauda equina compression, and nerve root entrapment, tailor-made treatments can be adopted for the individual patient. Current therapies include conservative treatment, decompressive surgery, and fixation-fusion of the L7-S1 junction. New insight into the biomechanics and pathobiology of DLSS and developments in minimally invasive surgical techniques will influence treatment options in the near future. There are no conflicts of interest to report and no external funding has been received. PII: S0195-5616(10)00064-1 doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2010.05.006 {\textcopyright} 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved",
author = "B.P. Meij and N. Bergknut",
note = "Spinal Diseases; Spinal Diseases ; Conference date: 01-01-2010",
year = "2010",
language = "Undefined/Unknown",
isbn = "ISSN: 0195-5616",
series = "40",
publisher = "Elsevier",
number = "5",
pages = "983--1009",
booktitle = "Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice",
address = "Netherlands",
}