Surgical Intervention for Dorsal Spinous Process Pathologies

In this video, the discussion centers on surgical options for pathologies affecting the equine thoracic and lumbar regions. The primary focus is the surgical treatment of dorsal spinous impingement, which the speaker prefers to the term “kissing spine disease.” Less common but relevant issues such as dorsal spinous process fractures, osteomyelitis in foals, and lumbar vertebral fractures are also briefly addressed. The presentation concludes with a look toward future developments in treating conditions like osteoarthritis and lumbar sacral disc disease.