Immediate pre-operative computed tomography for surgical planning of equine fracture repair: A retrospective review of 55 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Fracture configuration is often more complex than is radiographically appreciable. The objective of this study is to describe the influence of pre-operative computed tomography (CT) for surgical planning in a variety of fracture types. This has not been described in previous studies.

Materials and methods

All cases with pre-operative radiographs, admitted for CT and surgical repair of a suspected limb fracture from January 2010-December 2020 were reviewed. CT was acquired under general anaesthesia in a multi-slice helical scanner; any surgery was then performed immediately. Three diplomates (two surgical; one diagnostic imaging) performed a blinded retrospective review of the radiographs and CT for each horse. A consensus decision was made on any change in surgi

SUBMITTER: Taylor CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9797063 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature