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|q1= What lesion is depicted in the radiograph?

|q1= What lesion is depicted in the radiograph?

|a1= A comminuted fracture is visible in the fourth lumbar vertebrae, resulting in misalignment of the vertebral column caudal to the fracture.

|a1= A comminuted fracture is visible in the fourth lumbar vertebrae, resulting in misalignment of the vertebral column caudal to the fracture.

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|l1=Spine Fractures - Rabbit

|q2= Why is this lesion commonly found in rabbits?

|q2= Why is this lesion commonly found in rabbits?

|a2= Rabbits have extremely powerful rear limbs. If adequate control of the rear limbs is not maintained during restraint, vertebral fractures or luxations can occur if the rabbit kicks and hyperextends the spine.

|a2= Rabbits have extremely powerful rear limbs. If adequate control of the rear limbs is not maintained during restraint, vertebral fractures or luxations can occur if the rabbit kicks and hyperextends the spine.

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|l2=Spine Fractures - Rabbit

|q3= What is the prognosis for this rabbit?

|q3= What is the prognosis for this rabbit?

|a3= Poor, especially in cases such as this where alignment of the vertebral column is not maintained.

|a3= Poor, especially in cases such as this where alignment of the vertebral column is not maintained.

Routinely euthanasing all rabbits with spinal fractures is not recommended as some rabbits can exhibit improvement weeks to months later with supportive care including cage rest and anti-inflammatory drugs. Each case should be individually evaluated.

Routinely euthanasing all rabbits with spinal fractures is not recommended as some rabbits can exhibit improvement weeks to months later with supportive care including cage rest and anti-inflammatory drugs. Each case should be individually evaluated.

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|l3=Spine Fractures - Rabbit#Management

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