Abstract
Veterinary cervical disc hernias include decreased limb mobility, and both medical and surgical treatment approaches are applied. Postoperative rehabilitation is important when surgical treatment is selected. In the current case, toxic epidermal necrolysis caused by the Zonisamide was suspected from the time of cervical disc hernia onset, and the patient remained bedridden for 2 months postoperatively. During that time, he underwent passive range of motion exercise at home, but no improvement was observed. Subsequently, as a result of rehabilitation while performing passive walking training using a home-made cart, he recovered until he was able to walk without aid. His skin symptoms also improved after he regained the ability to walk. In particular, the use of a cart resulted in a marked increase in muscle mass in the hind limbs. It is possible to use a cart on the market, but it is also possible to make a cart at home, and by improving the design while incorporating nursing care according to the condition of the case, it can be expected to be more effective as a rehabilitation exercise.
