A CLINICAL CASE OF THE TREATMENT OF THE SPINE TRAUMA WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY IN CAT

Abstract

The article covers a clinical case of spine trauma with spinal cord injury in a cat. He was diagnosed with a bullet wound to the lumbar spine with spinal cord compression. Dorsal laminectomy was performed with the removal of the bullet at the L3 - L5 level. The surgical intervention was performed without complications with a complete recovery of the animal after 2 months. Because the prognosis of functional recovery remains cautious in spinal cord injuries without deep pain perception, as spinal cord function is completely blocked, it is important to note that nociceptive pathways are most resistant to compression and ischemia. It is established that for the diagnosis and control of the treatment results for spinal cord injuries in cats, the most appropriate is an X-ray examination of the damaged areas in lateral and dorsoventral projections using an X-ray contrast agents (myelography). Laminectomy, which involves the partial or complete removal of an element that causes a compression effect, allowing additional free space to form for the spinal cord, is an effective method for treating spine injuries and spinal cord traumas in cats. Additional stabilizing systems are used to fix the spine and preserve its functions. Laminectomy allows eliminating the pressure of other anatomical structures on the spinal cord of the animal and nerve endings by resection of the vertebral arches in the affected area, their spinous processes, intervertebral discs, etc. The restoration of the functional state of the animal requires a comprehensive application of rehabilitation measures, such as control of motor activity of the animal (namely its restriction), massage, physiotherapy procedures aimed at reducing pain and improving blood circulation in the injured area . Keywords: spine, vertebra, laminectomy, cat, trauma, spinal cord