Study on Surgical Correction of Thoraco-lumber Vertebrae Fracture: A Case Report

Abstract

Dogs with severe spinal deformity and spinal cord compression can be treated with vertebral column fracture surgery. In our study, a four-year-old street dog from Patiya was brought to CVASU after being struck by a car. The canine displayed indications of a broken spinal column with negligible ventrolateral movement, and the diagnosis of paralysis resulting from compression of the spinal cord at the T13, L1, and L2 levels was confirmed by x-rays. Prior to surgery, the blood's CBC and biochemical parameters were checked. An inhalation kind of anesthesia combined with a pain killer was used. By repositioning the two split parts of the vertebral column in the normal anatomic position using a dorso-lateral approach and a specially-made metallic plate with two screws was used during the surgery to realign and stabilize the spinal column, depending on the patient's demands and the severity of the fracture. Even though the surgery was performed five days after the vehicle accident, we came to the conclusion that the quick diagnosis and prompt intervention along with the aid of adjuvant therapy, painkillers, antibiotics, and antiseptic were responsible for the quick and full healing of the back region of the body. After two months of follow-up, the patient was getting better day by day.