Advanced Hydrotherapy, acupuncture, VET NURSE CLINIC. Integrative therapies
What does it mean?
DM - Degenerative Myelopathy
FCE - Fibrocartilanegous Embolism
FCE - Fibrocartilanegous Embolism
Degenerative myelopathy also known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy (CDRM), is a disease affecting the spinal cord resulting in slowly progressive hind limb weakness and paralysis. The symptoms result from degeneration of the white matter of the spinal cord.
Hydrotherapy in the underwater treadmill is a crucial part of rehabilitation when a dog presents with DM. The buoyancy of the water provides support against gravity and allows more effective exercise of the weakened areas of the body. Depending on the severity of your dog’s clinical signs, the amount of support can be varied affecting how much effort will be needed to complete the exercises.
We also want to avoid obesity so diet and exercise (walking and swimming) are vital components of treatment. at Anatomie we also focus on balance and coordination, muscle mass, foot placement and further injury prevention such as scuffing of feet to ensure a better quality of life.
FCE - Fibrocartilanegous Embolism
FCE - Fibrocartilanegous Embolism
FCE - Fibrocartilanegous Embolism
FCE happens when a piece of cartilage from the disk blocks blood flow to the spinal cord, causing a stroke Rehabilitation using an underwater treadmill has a huge role to play in managing dogs diagnosed with FCE. Gait re-education and support is key to recovery. Correct positioning, massage and stretches can be implemented in the early days. Water can help with sensory stimulation techniques and complement the healing. Muscle stimulation and release of spasms is invaluable to maintain “at risk” muscle groups whilst your dog might be recumbent. As your dog improves, an appropriate exercise plan can be used to assist in gait re-education, strengthening and promote balance furthermore. In the latter stages, once your dog is recovering well, core stability exercises need advancing as does general cardiovascular fitness.
IVDD - Invertebral disc disease
Hemilaminectomy, Laminectomy, Pediculectomy
Hemilaminectomy, Laminectomy, Pediculectomy
IVDD is a condition where the cushioning discs between the vertebrae (bones) of the spinal column either bulge or burst into the spinal cord space. This is commonly called a herniated disc or slipped disc.
Rehabilitation using an underwater treadmill has a huge role to play in managing dogs diagnosed with IVDD.
There are many dogs that do not require surgery. These dogs can be effectively managed with rehabilitation. Early intervention and support is vital.
Gait re-education and support is key to recovery. Correct positioning, massage and stretches can be implemented in the early days. Water can help with sensory stimulation techniques and complement the healing. Muscle stimulation and release of spasms is invaluable to maintain “at risk” muscle groups whilst your dog might be recumbent. As your dog improves, an appropriate exercise plan can be used to assist in gait re-education, strengthening and promote balance furthermore. In the latter stages, once your dog is recovering well, core stability exercises need advancing as does general cardiovascular fitness.
Hemilaminectomy, Laminectomy, Pediculectomy
Hemilaminectomy, Laminectomy, Pediculectomy
Hemilaminectomy, Laminectomy, Pediculectomy
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These days, most spinal surgery procedures involve the removal of disc material that is pressing on the spinal cord. An example of this is the “hemilaminectomy” procedure. To surgically decompress the spine, the surgeon removes a section of vertebral bone overlying the spinal cord and then very carefully removes herniated disc material so that it no longer presses on the spinal cord. In some cases, a “fenestration” procedure is also performed on the affected disc and/or adjacent discs. Fenestration aims to reduce the risk of the problem recurring, and involves removing the centre of the disc (the nucleus pulposus) via a little window cut out of its side.
