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What is intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)? Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is the most common spinal disease in dogs and is also seen occasionally in cats. The most common spinal surgery performed in the dog is for intervertebral disc disease. Intervertebral discs…
Conservative management of intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) There are many dogs diagnosed with intervertebral disc disease that do not require surgery. These dogs can be effectively managed with rehabilitation. Early intervention and support is vital, as is a thorough assessment and…
What is lumbosacral disease? Lumbosacral disease involves degeneration of the lumbosacral junction and/or compression of the associated nerves. The lumbosacral joint is one of the highest-motion joints of the spine. As a result, it is uniquely predisposed to degenerative (wear-and-tear) diseases…
Dr Marc Pérez Soteras graduated from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain) in 2012, with a degree in veterinary medicine. During his final year, he started working in a busy hospital in Barcelona for the next few years and developed…
Chartered Physiotherapist & Rehabilitation Team Leader Fiona Doubleday treating a feline patient. Here at Fitzpatrick Referrals, we’re fortunate to have our very own rehabilitation centre, with an experienced team of ACPAT chartered physiotherapists dedicated to supporting the recovery and overall…
For World Radiography Day, we caught up with our radiography team to explore three of the imaging options that we use regularly and their pros and cons, which help our specialists diagnose and plan surgeries and/or treatments for patients in…
What is canine degenerative myelopathy? Canine degenerative myelopathy (DM) is characterised by a non-painful progressive hind limb paralysis in older dogs. Canine degenerative myelopathy (DM) was previously known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy (CDRM) and is a progressive degenerative spinal cord disease. Ultimately…
What is fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE)? Fibrocartilaginous embolism is a sudden onset spinal cord injury as a result of a sudden blockage of a vessels blood supply to an area of the spinal cord. Fibrocartilaginous emboli are believed to be associated…
What is Chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia? Chiari-like malformation alters the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between the skull and spinal column resulting in a collection of fluid pockets (singular: syrinx, plural: syringes) within the spinal cord. Descriptively known as syringomyelia (Sih-rin-go-my-ee-lee-a)…
Labrador having a neurological examination Our neurology service is one of the finest in the UK and accepts both surgical and medical neurological cases. Our world-renowned specialist referral centre in Eashing, Surrey, benefits from state-of-the-art facilities including a 1.5T MRI,…
What is cervical spondylomyelopathy (wobbler syndrome)? Cervical spondylomyelopathy, commonly referred to as wobbler syndrome, is a disease of the spine within the neck, resulting in poor transmission of nerve signals between the brain and the body. There can be various morphological…
Fiona DoubledayChartered Physiotherapist Fitzpatrick Referrals believes that good rehabilitation is integral to the success of many orthopaedic, neurological, and a variety of soft tissue conditions. Intervention promotes mobility, reduces pain, inflammation and reduces the overall rate of recovery. We are the only…