Cervical Fusion at the Cervicothoracic Junction
A key study on C7-T1 ventral interbody fusion using the kerf cut cylinder (KCC) implant is now in press! Dr John Janicek et al. present multicenter results of 38 horses undergoing C7/T1 vertebral fusion for treatment of cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy. Findings show this is no longer a salvage procedure, with 79% of horses achieving […]
Disorders of the cervical vertebral column part 2 Update on current surgical techniques
The future of equine spine surgery is here! ESI member Dr Rachel Tucker and co-authors provide an up-to-date review on surgical techniques for cervical vertebral column disorders. The evolution of cervical vertebral interbody fusion (Wobbler surgery) is discussed, including consideration of appropriate case selection and an evidence based approach to understanding outcomes and surgical risks. […]
Disorders of the cervical vertebral column part 1
Review Article (at British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) website). Our awareness and understanding of neck conditions in the horse is increasing, along with options for treatment. Clinical presentations of cervical dysfunction varies widely in severity and can include one or more components of three functional diagnoses. Neck pain. Neurological signs of spinal cord compression. Signs […]