Clinical use of computer-assisted orthopedic surgery in horses.

de Preux, Mathieu; Klopfenstein Bregger, Micaël D.; Brünisholz, Hervé P.; Van der Vekens, Elke; Schweizer-Gorgas, Daniela; Koch, Christoph (2020). Clinical use of computer-assisted orthopedic surgery in horses. Veterinary surgery, 49(6), pp. 1075-1087. Wiley-Blackwell 10.1111/vsu.13486

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OBJECTIVE

To describe clinical applications of computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS) in horses with a navigation system coupled with a cone beam computed tomography unit.

STUDY DESIGN

Retrospective clinical case series.

ANIMALS

Thirteen adult horses surgically treated with CAOS.

METHODS

Medical records were searched for horses that underwent CAOS between 2016 and 2019. Data retrieved included signalment, diagnosis, lameness grade prior to surgery, surgical technique and complications, anesthesia and surgery time, and information pertaining to the perioperative case management and outcome.

RESULTS

In 10 cases, surgical implants were placed in the proximal phalanx, third metatarsal bone, ulna, or medial femoral condyle. In one case, navigated transarticular drilling was performed to promote ankylosis of the distal tarsal joints. In another case, an articular fragment of the middle phalanx was removed with the help of CAOS guidance. In the final case, a focal osteolytic lesion of the calcaneal tuber was curetted with the aid of CAOS. In seven cases, a purpose-built frame was used for the surgical procedure. All surgeries were performed successfully and according to the preoperative plan.

CONCLUSION

Computer-assisted orthopedic surgery can be an integral part of the clinical case management in equine surgery. To optimize workflow and time-efficiency, the authors recommend designating one team for operative planning and another for the execution of the surgical plan. Specialized equipment, such as the purpose-built frame, will further improve CAOS applications in equine surgery.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

After they have become familiar with the operational principles, equine surgeons can readily apply CAOS for a broad spectrum of indications.

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