12/02/2026
Application of the “Pedro System” in canine spinal traumatology
We present the case of Dudi, a 3-year-old mixed-breed dog whose surgical intervention was successfully performed by Dr. Massimo Baroni.
➡️ Clinical history: acute traumatic event (car accident).
➡️ Neurological examination: Dudi presented with a normal mental status, paraplegia, marked spinal pain, and a Shiff-Sherrington posture. Deep pain perception was preserved in the hind limbs.
➡️ Neurolocalization: spinal cord segment T3–L3.
This case highlights the importance of a rapid and systematic neurological assessment in acute spinal trauma and demonstrates the practical application of the Pedro System in guiding clinical decision-making in canine spinal traumatology.