Case Details
Oscar by doctorlaura50
Cervical Myelopathy
   

Signalment

  • Age: 11 years
  • Sex: male neutered
  • Breed: Dachshund
  • Species: dog

Disease Notes

  • Certainty: confirmed
  • Comments: Oscar is 7 days post-op ventral slot to relieve compression at C3-4 and C4-5. The spinal cord also appears unusual according to the surgeon. Oscar is still quadrapalegic.
  • Final Status: no change as of day 0 of treatment

Treatment and Outcome

Day 0

Notes:  Pulse wiry, tongue pink with normal moisture. Anxious and trembling prior to treatment, went to sleep during the treatment. Electroacupuncture GB20 to GB21, LI 16 to SI 9. Dry needle BL20 & BL 23, LU 7.