Foraminal and Far Lateral Disc Herniation in Dogs

In this episode of our free Neurology for Vets webinar series, sponsored by Hallmarq Advanced Veterinary Imaging, we invite Dr. Sara Silva of the University of Glasgow to discuss her publication on foraminal and far lateral disc extrusion in dogs.

Disc herniation may sometimes occur laterally or dorso-laterally, causing compression of the nerve roots and/or spinal nerve and vessels as they exit the foramen or distal to it. These types of herniations have been described, respectively, as intervertebral foraminal or intraforaminal, and lateral, far lateral, or extraforaminal extrusions in the veterinary literature. Dr Silva will discuss her study on the clinical signs, MRI, and long-term outcomes of 37 dogs with this condition.