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- Title
Comparison of Computer-Assisted Surgery with Conventional Technique for the Treatment of Axial Distal Phalanx Fractures in Horses: An In Vitro Study.
- Authors
Andritzky, Juliane; Rossol, Melanie; Lischer, Christoph; Auer, Joerg A.
- Abstract
To compare the precision obtained with computer-assisted screw insertion for treatment of mid-sagittal articular fractures of the distal phalanx (P3) with results achieved with a conventional technique. In vitro experimental study. Thirty-two cadaveric equine limbs. Four groups of 8 limbs were studied. Either 1 or 2 screws were inserted perpendicular to an imaginary axial fracture of P3 using computer-assisted surgery (CAS) or conventional technique. Screw insertion time, predetermined screw length, inserted screw length, fit of the screw, and errors in placement were recorded. CAS technique took 15–20 minutes longer but resulted in greater precision of screw length and placement compared with the conventional technique. Improved precision in screw insertion with CAS makes insertion of 2 screws possible for repair of mid-sagittal P3 fractures. CAS although expensive improves precision in screw insertion into P3 and consequently should yield improved clinical outcome.
- Subjects
INTERNAL fixation in fractures; VETERINARY surgery; PHALANGES; BONE fractures in animals; BONE screws; FRACTURE fixation; HORSES; SURGERY
- Publication
Veterinary Surgery, 2005, Vol 34, Issue 2, p120
- ISSN
0161-3499
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1532-950X.2005.00019.x