Surgical treatment of vertebral subluxation using screws and polymethylmethacrylate in a dog

A three-year-old male entire Beagle presented with non-ambulatory parapares is after having been stabilised by the referring veterinarian. The neurolog ical examination revealed upper motor neuron signs in both hind limbs and a n absence of conscious proprioception and motor function, although deep pai n was present. Plain radiographs revealed a vertebral subluxation at T13-L1 which was subsequently stabilised with screws and polymethylmethacrylate. The animal made an uneventful recovery and was ambulatory four days after s urgery.