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Feline Shoulder Arthrodesis Using 3D-printed Patient-specific Guides
Claudio Motta1, Anna Maria Condon2, Mark Andrew Owen3
1Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Corner Forest Farm, Ringwood, United Kingdom.
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology : V.C.O.T
|January 31, 2025
Summary
3D-printed patient-specific guides (PSG) offer a feasible and accurate method for feline shoulder arthrodesis. This technique aids in precise humeroscapular alignment, leading to improved limb function and surgical outcomes in cats.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Orthopedics
- 3D Printing Technology
Background:
- Feline shoulder arthrodesis literature is scarce.
- Accurate humeroscapular alignment is crucial for successful outcomes.
- Patient-specific guides (PSG) offer potential for enhanced surgical precision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the application of 3D-printed patient-specific guides (PSG) in feline shoulder arthrodesis.
- To assess the feasibility, accuracy, and outcomes of PSG in four feline cases.
- To address the limited existing literature on this specific surgical technique in cats.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of four feline cases undergoing shoulder arthrodesis with PSG.
- Utilized Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for surgical planning.
- Employed 3D-printed guides for precise osteotomies and implant placement.
- Conducted radiographic assessments, re-examinations, and owner-reported outcome evaluations.
Main Results:
- Successfully treated four feline cases with diverse shoulder pathologies using PSG.
- Demonstrated positive outcomes in limb function and patient activity post-surgery.
- Radiographic evaluations confirmed accurate humeroscapular alignment.
- Long-term follow-ups indicated favorable results.
Conclusions:
- 3D-printed patient-specific guides (PSG) significantly enhance precision in feline shoulder arthrodesis.
- The technique shows clinical significance in achieving optimal humeroscapular alignment.
- Positive outcomes suggest PSG can improve surgical results for various feline shoulder pathologies.
