Table 2. Post-operative clinical outcomes for dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation without rehabilitation therapy, based on pre-operative grading score.
| Grade | Surgical result | Case | Mean standing after surgery (days) | Mean walking day after surgery (days) | Recovery percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (n = 34) | Excellent | 16 | 4.7 ± 4.8 | 7.0 ± 3.2 | 82.35% |
| Good | 12 | ||||
| Fair | 3 | No improvement | |||
| Poor | 3 | Dead | |||
| 3 (n = 27) | Excellent | 4 | 5.3 ± 4.4 | 7.9 ± 3.2 | 51.85% |
| Good | 10 | ||||
| Fair | 8 | No improvement | |||
| Poor | 6 | Dead | |||
| 4 (n = 29) | Excellent | 0 | 8.9 ± 5.1 | 14.4 ± 3.6 | 17.24% |
| Good | 5 | ||||
| Fair | 4 | 7 days (body only), 14 days (body only), (no walking) | |||
| Poor | 20 | Dead | |||