Effect of durotomy in dogs with thoracolumbar disc herniation and without deep pain perception in the hind limbs.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of durotomy as an adjunct to surgical decompression in dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc herniation (TL-IVDH) and loss of deep pain perception (DPP) in the hind limbs.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Animals: Dogs (n = 116) with TL-IVDH and loss of DPP treated with hemilaminectomy.