09/22/2025
Mumford is a young 4-year-old Bernedoodle who began exhibiting concerning changes in his behavior. He became hesitant to play with other dogs, refused to walk uphill during walks, and struggled with bathroom posture. A thorough examination revealed significant sensitivity in his lower back. An MRI identified a large lumbosacral disc compressing his nerve roots, which was likely causing these clinical signs.
Despite trials of oral medications and epidural steroid injections, Mumford showed minimal improvement. As a result, surgical intervention was necessary to relieve the compression affecting his nerve roots. Given his young age and the dynamic nature of the compression, we also stabilized and fused the lumbosacral joint to prevent future complications.
Using Orthomed’s innovative pedicle screw and rod system, Mumford underwent a dorsal laminectomy to remove the compressive bone on his nerve roots, and his vertebrae were fused with four screws and two titanium rods.
This marked Mumford as the first case in New Jersey to utilize this new technology! Huge shoutout to our amazing team, who completed the first L-S stabilization surgery at, not only Eclipse, but in the state!!
We are pleased to report that Mumford has recovered very well from surgery and is now four weeks post-op, pain-free and extremely comfortable!
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