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KMID : 1094020090260050495
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2009 Volume.26 No. 5 p.495 ~ p.498
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Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment of Lumbar Vertebral Fracture in a Dog
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Kwon Young-Hang
Lim Soo-Ji
An Ji-Young
Choi Soo-Young
Lee In
Ahn Se-Joon
Choi Ho-Jung
Lee Young-Won
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Abstract
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A female, nine-month-old Rottweiler was presented with bilateral hind limbs lameness. Physical examination, survey radiography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed. Oblique fracture of L6 vertebral body and abnormal alignment was observed in survey radiographs, CT, and MRI. No significant lesion was found in the intervertebral disc adjacent to fracture site. The patient was applied by bandage and medical management including corticosteroid administration was performed. The patient was able to walk after 4 weeks and prognosis was good.
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KEYWORD
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fracture, vertebra, radiography, CT, MRI, dog
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