Degenerative disc disease occurs when the cushioning in your spine begins to wear away. The condition is most common in older adults. After age 40, most people experience some spinal degeneration. What age does degenerative disc disease begin? Age. The spine starts degenerating somewhere between the ages of 20 andRead More →
The first signs of degenerative myelopathy generally develop at around eight years of age, although the onset may be later in life in some dogs. Weakness and loss of co-ordination in one or both of the hind limbs (back legs) is often the initial sign, followed by dragging and scuffingRead More →
There appears to be an immune mediated component and some acutely deteriorating cases of degenerative myelopathy can benefit from short courses of corticosteroids at anti-inflammatories doses (not with concurrent non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). How is degenerative myelopathy treated? How is degenerative myelopathy treated? Treatment with aminocaproic acid, vitamin supplements, andRead More →
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a progressive disease of the spinal cord and ultimately the brain stem and cranial nerves which, at it’s end stages, results in complete paralysis and death. The closest human equivalent may be Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. How quicklyRead More →
A disease in which the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs changes for the worse over time. What does a degenerative condition mean? A degenerative disease is defined as a disease characterized by the worsening condition due to the deterioration of the function and structure of theRead More →
When any of these components fails to move properly, it can cause your kneecap to rub up against your thigh bone. This abnormal rubbing can lead to deterioration in the patella, resulting in chondromalacia patellae, or runner’s knee. Can chondromalacia patella be cured? Can Chondromalacia Patella Be Permanent or Cured?Read More →
Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation in joints. Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints and can occur in almost any joint in the body. Is degenerative disc disease rheumatoid arthritis? TheRead More →
Facet arthropathy can cause bone spurs, which are tiny bone projections or outgrowths. Bone spurs can decrease the space available for nerve roots, possibly leading to a condition called spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in your buttocks and legs. Is facet arthrosis a form ofRead More →