Antebrachial deformity is a common developmental pathology in dogs. This deformity is tipically multiplanar, affecting simultaneously frontal, sagittal and transverse planes. Traditionally, joint orientation angles (JOAs) of a bone segment are measured using orthogonal radiographs and compared to its axis. Due to the constant presence of proximo-distal torsion, orthogonal radiographs at both proximal and distal joints are required to measure JOAs, while the torsion of the bone segment can only be approximately guessed. More recently, CT scans have been the preferred method to evaluate complex antebrachial deformities in order to achieve a better surgical planning. However, joint orientation angle and radial torsion are often just estimated and not precisely measured, leading to ad improper pre-surgical planning. Moreover, there may be a subjective bias during the measuring process. In light of such consideration, we aim to develop a reproducible and standardized computed technique to measure joint orientation angles of the radius with the future intention to develop a more standardized and accurate approach to surgery for antebrachial deformities. In order to produce scientific material of the highest quality, it will be necessary to collaborate with external veterinary practices, which will guarantee state of the art instruments and expertise in the field of veterinary imaging.
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Prof. Maurizio Isola
Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health (https://www.maps.unipd.it/)
University of Padova
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e-mail: maurizio.isola@unipd.it