Influence of Kirschner-Wire Insertion Angle on Construct Biomechanics following Tibial Tuberosity Osteotomy Fixation in Dogs
Hawbecker, T. J., Duffy, D. J., Chang, Y.-J., & Moore, G. E. (2023, January 23). Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
author keywords: tibial tuberosity osteotomy; medial patellar luxation; canine; Kirschner wire fixation; failure mode
MeSH headings : Dogs; Animals; Bone Wires; Tibia / surgery; Biomechanical Phenomena; Osteotomy / veterinary
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology; Bone fractures and treatments; Shoulder Injury and Treatment
TL;DR:
Kirschner wires placed transversely for tibial tuberosity osteotomy fixation were biomechanically superior, increasing yield, peak, and failure forces by 1.6 times, 1.3 times, and 1.4 times to those placed in a caudodistal orientation.
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