In Vitro Biomechanical Comparison of Equine Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Techniques: Prototype Equine Spoon Plate Versus Axially Positioned Dynamic Compression Plate and Two Abaxial Transarticular Cortical Screws Inserted in Lag Fashion

Abstract

In vitro results support further evaluation of ESP for PIP joint arthrodesis in horses. Its specific design may provide increased stability without need for external coaptation support.