Arthrodesis is an elective surgical procedure that aims at eliminating pain and dysfunction by promoting deliberate osseous fusion of the involved joint(s). Percutaneous plating can be used to perform carpal and tarsal arthrodeses in dogs and cats. After cartilage debridement is performed, the plate is introduced through separate plate insertion incisions made remote to the arthrodesis site and advanced along an epiperiosteal tunnel, and screws are inserted through the 3 existing skin incisions. The primary advantage of this technique is a decreased risk of soft-tissue complications, including postoperative swelling, ischemia, and wound dehiscence. Preliminary clinical results have been promising.

中文翻译：

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经皮钢板固定术。

关节固定术是一种选择性的外科手术，旨在通过促进受累关节的故意骨融合来消除疼痛和功能障碍。经皮电镀可用于在狗和猫中执行腕关节和关节。进行软骨清创后，通过远离关节固定位置并沿骨膜上隧道前进的单独的板插入切口将板插入，并通过3个现有的皮肤切口插入螺钉。该技术的主要优点是降低了软组织并发症的风险，包括术后肿胀，局部缺血和伤口裂开。初步的临床结果令人鼓舞。