Table 1.
Clinical details of paraplegic animals. Abbreviations: M− = motor function absent; S− = sensory function absent; S+ = sensory function intact (deep pain only); T = thoracic vertebra; L = lumbar vertebra; y = years; m = months.
| Animal | Species | Age | Duration of paraplegia | Cause of cord injury | Site of cord injury | Clinical state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case 1 | Dog | 5 years | 18 h | Disc extrusion | T13‐L1 | M−; S− |
| Case 2 | Cat | 8 months | 36 h | Fracture | T12/T13 | M−; S− |
| Case 3 | Dog | 8.2 years | 48 h | Fracture with subluxation | L1/L2 | M−; S− |
| Case 4 | Cat | 7 months | 11 days | Fracture | T12/T13 | M−; S− |
| Case 5 | Dog | 4.5 years | 17 days | Subluxation | T13/L1 | M−; S− |
| Case 6 | Cat | 3 years | 9 weeks | Fracture | L3/L4 | M−; S− |
| Case 7 | Dog | 9 years | 12 weeks | Chronic disc compression | Multi‐site. Centered L1/L2 | M−; S+ |