Spondylosis

Boci, a 5-year-old Beauceron dog, was suffering from severe neurological issues caused by spinal abnormalities. Dr. Csaba Pajor from the Váci Animal Hospital diagnosed the case. MRI and CT scans revealed that the last lumbar vertebra had fused with the sacrum, and spondylosis had developed between the last two lumbar vertebrae. Additionally, one of the intervertebral foramina had significantly narrowed, and the spinal cord was directly compressed by a bony protrusion extending into the spinal canal, resembling a small tooth. The surgery aimed to relieve the compression by removing the necessary parts while simultaneously stabilizing the affected vertebral bodies. At LimesVet, our task was to design a special surgical aid, known as a surgical guide, that helped identify the boundaries of the removable vertebral sections, including the internal tooth-like growth (exostosis), and determine the optimal locations and angles for the screw channels.

The surgery was successfully completed, and Boci's neurological problems were resolved.