MRI Investigation of 'Wobblers" in Dogs

In this episode of our free Neurology for Vets webinar series, sponsored by Hallmarq Advanced Veterinary Imaging, we invite Dr. Ronaldo da Costa of the Ohio State University to discuss the MR imaging investigation of cervical spondylomyelopathy or wobblers in dogs. Cervical spondylomyelopathy is commonly seen in large and giant breed dogs, in which chronic spinal cord compression leads to a range of clinical neurological signs from neck pain to tetraparesis. The pathophysiology is still not well understood, although it is widely accepted as being complex and multifactorial. MRI is the gold standard imaging modality for the diagnosis of cervical spondylomyelopathy, as it is safe, non-invasive, and provides high-resolution digital images in multiple planes. It also provides good visualization of the spinal cord parenchyma, articular joint processes, synovial fluid, cysts, nerve roots, and intervertebral discs. Dr. da Costa discusses how imaging can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making in these dogs.