Accuracy of end-on fluoroscopy in predicting implant position in relation to the vertebral canal in dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the accuracy of end-on fluoroscopy in predicting implant position in relation to the vertebral canal in the canine thoracolumbar vertebral column.

Study design

In vitro imaging and anatomic study.

Animals

Canine cadaveric thoracolumbar vertebral columns (n = 5).

Methods

Smooth Steinmann pins were inserted bicortically into the thoracolumbar vertebral columns between T10 and L7 using recommended insertion angles. Penetration of the spinal canal was not strictly avoided. After pin placement, end-on fluoroscopy images were obtained of each pin. Pin position was subsequently assessed by four evaluators and determined to either being out of the vertebral canal or in, with the latter being additionally divided into partially or com

SUBMITTER: Goffart LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9630941 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature