Follow‐up study of 100 cases with thoracolumbar disc protrusions treated by lateral fenestration

Abstract

One hundred‐and‐seventeen dogs with thoracolumbar disc protrusions were treated by lateral fenestration over a five year period. The results obtained in 100 of these cases are presented. The overall success rate was 87 per cent but only 33 per cent of those with paraplegia and loss of conscious pain sensation regained the use of their hindlimbs. Copyright © 1991, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved