Two young adult male castrated German Shepherd Dogs were referred for evaluation of intermittent episodes of hindlimb pain. Physical examination suggested lumbosacral stenosis, and plain radiographs and computed tomography revealed lesions consistent with sacral osteochondrosis. One dog had osteochondral fragments removed surgically; the other was managed conservatively. The surgically treated dog had complete resolution of clinical signs whereas the dog managed conservatively had repeated episodes of mild pain and received one short course of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication in 18 months. Sacral osteochondrosis has not been previously reported in Australia. Aust Vet J 2009;87:249-252.
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Jolly, Robert D.
Dittmer, Keren E.
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Hemsley, Kim M.
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King, Barbara
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Fietz, Michael
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Fairley, Robert
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Saunders, Harvey
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