Neurologic conditions causing lameness in companion animals

摘要

Neurologic disease can cause lameness mimicking orthopedic disease in companion animals. This article presents a logical stepwise approach to help differentiate between orthopedic and neurologic causes of lameness. The neurologic examination, diagnostic techniques, and treatment options for these challenging cases are discussed. Specific diseases examined include myopathies, neuropathies, intervertebral disk disease, lumbosacral disease, peripheral nerve sheath tumors, spinal cord tumors, and traumatic neuropathies.