Involuntary spinal locomotion (spinal walking) in dogs with thoracolumbar spinal cord lesion

Acute spinal cord injuries (ASCI) in dogs are common and mainly result from intervertebral disk extrusion (IVDE) or traumatic injuries. Recovery rate from ASCI is variable and depends on the severity of the spinal cord damage, rate of onset of clinical signs, and type of treatment. Considering the difficulty of objectively establishing the extent of the spinal cord damage, it is generally accepted to use the absence of pain perception as the most important indirect sign to assess complete functional spinal cord transection.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Neurology Source Type: research