Disorder - Cervical disc disease

Organ Systems Involved
Musculoskeletal
Nervous/sensory

Brief Description
    A malformation or degeneration of the discs intended to act as shgock absorbers between the bones (vertebrae) in the neck

Groups Affected
Non Sporting
Toy
Working dog


Breeds Affected
Great Dane
Pug
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)


Treatment
    Surgical

PubMed References
Cervical disc disease

Contributor
Paul McGreevy