Relation between defects in the lumbar spine and the position and dimensions of individual vertebrae in German Shepherds

The German Shepherd is among the breeds most prone to pathologies of lumbosacral spine. aim study was examine how presence spine pathology affects shape lumbar and dimensions individual vertebrae. Mathematical analysis consisted three measurements for each vertebra. Based on analysis, it concluded that there a correlation between height first five vertebrae occurrence transitional vertebra (LTV). It also shown spondylosis manifested often with change in distance There no incidence vertebral canal. In conclusion, LTV significantly changes other spine, which can lead pathological column.