Abstract

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the applicability of computer-assisted hexapod fixators in dogs and to consider the advantages and disadvantages during implementation.

Materials and Methods This was a prospective study. The study material consisted of 11 deformed extremities of 6 dogs. The correction plans were defined according to multiple extremity radiographs of the dog and the clinical evaluation of deformities. All measurements were uploaded to Click2Correct software program. Latent, correction and consolidation periods of each dog were recorded. The hexapod external fixators were removed after completion of the correction.

Results Data were adapted to the radiographic navigation software to be used during operation and postoperative period. The latent period ranged from 3 to 20 days, the correction period ranged from 7 to 20 days and the consolidation period ranged from 39 to 81 days. It was concluded that special fixators can be used in dogs with complex antebrachial deformities.

Clinical significance The ability to perform six axes correction at the same time has a considerable advantage, especially in dogs with complex antebrachial deformities. It is practical to use this fixation system in dogs with antebrachial deformities.

Authors' Contributions

All authors were involved in the study conception and design, acquisition of data, data analysis and interpretation, and in the drafting or revising of the manuscript. All authors also approved of the submitted version.

中文翻译：

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在狗中使用计算机辅助六脚外部固定器系统进行前臂角变形。

摘要

目的 本研究的目的是研究计算机辅助六足动物固定器在狗中的适用性，并考虑实施过程中的优缺点。

材料和方法 这是一项前瞻性研究。研究材料包括6只狗的11个畸形肢体。根据狗的四肢X线照片和畸形的临床评估确定矫正计划。所有测量值均已上传到Click2Correct软件程序。记录每只狗的潜伏，矫正和巩固时期。校正完成后，将六脚外部固定器移除。

结果 数据适应于放射线导航软件，以在手术期间和术后使用。潜伏期为3至20天，更正期为7至20天，合并期为39至81天。结论是特殊的固定器可用于复杂的前臂畸形犬。

临床意义 能够同时进行六轴矫正的能力具有相当大的优势，尤其是在具有复杂的前臂畸形的狗中。在前臂畸形犬中使用这种固定系统是很实际的。

作者的贡献

所有作者都参与了研究的概念和设计，数据的获取，数据的分析和解释以及手稿的起草或修订。所有作者都批准了提交的版本。