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Self-retaining braces for canine arthroscopy
Kurt S Schulz1, Ian G Holsworth, William J Hornof
1Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA. ksschulz@ucdavis.edu
Objective:
To describe self-retaining braces for canine shoulder, elbow, hip, and stifle arthroscopy.
Study Design:
Clinical design and application.
Sample Population:
Clinical patients admitted for elective arthroscopy.
Methods:
Self-retaining braces were designed and constructed from commercially available products, steel tubing, and upholstery. The design efficacy was determined by clinical use.
Results:
A shoulder/hip retraction device was constructed from a heavy-duty Mayo stand and a steel T frame. An elbow brace and a stifle brace were constructed from a commercially available positioning arm and steel tubing. These devices were used successfully in clinical canine arthroscopy and provided consistent stability for arthroscopic surgery without the need of a surgical assistant.
Conclusions:
Arthroscopic self-retaining braces can be constructed from commercially available products and other simple materials to provide reliable patient positioning without the need for a surgical assistant.
Clinical Relevance:
Self-retaining braces may provide improved patient stabilization and eliminate the need for a surgical assistant in most cases of canine arthroscopy.
