Does IVDD Surgery Work For A Dog? Is IVDD Surgery Successful?

Does IVDD Surgery Work For A Dog?

Is IVDD Surgery Successful?

Have a look statistics below. These are from the book The IVDD Handbook  https://i0.wp.com/therehabvet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Clinical-grade-chart-jpg.jpg?ssl=1

You’ll need to talk with your vet about IVDD surgery, and discuss the likelihood of a successful recovery for your dog. 

IVDD Chances of Recovery WITHOUT Surgery

• Grade 1: 80%
• Grade 2: 80%
• Grade 3: 80%
• Grade 4: 64%
• Grade 5: 10%

IVDD Chances of Recovery WITH Surgery

• Grade 1: 80-95%
• Grade 2: 95%
• Grade 3: 95%
• Grade 4: 90%
• Grade 5: 50-60%

In cases where there’s paralysis, surgery means the dog will be more likely to regain mobility and be pain free again. However, the more serious cases of IVDD in dogs (Stage 5) have uncertain outcomes, even with IVDD surgery. If one of the IVDD symptoms is that a dog has lost deep pain sensation, the prognosis is, sadly, often poor.

Other cases might do better being managed with conservative treatment (avoiding surgery) and will include restriction of movement. If you’re going down this route, keep a close eye out for any deterioration.

The table below gives approximate statistics for the probability of recovery for dogs with dog IVDD (not including in the neck area), including those who’ve undergone surgery.

Taken from https://i0.wp.com/therehabvet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Clinical-grade-chart-jpg.jpg?ssl=1

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