Lateral tripod 3-pinning provides an effective unilateral approach for stabilizing canine distal femoral physeal fractures | Synapse
March 22, 2026Open Access
Lateral tripod 3-pinning provides an effective unilateral approach for stabilizing canine distal femoral physeal fractures
Key Points
This research aims to assess the effectiveness of the lateral tripod 3-pinning technique for stabilizing distal femoral fractures in dogs.
Utilized the lateral tripod 3-pinning (3LTP) technique for fracture repair
Compared biomechanical stability with traditional techniques
Evaluated healing outcomes and surgical success
The 3LTP technique showed greater biomechanical stability than conventional methods
Minimally invasive approach resulted in less tissue trauma during surgery
Faster healing times and improved fracture stability were observed.
Abstract
The utilization of the 3LTP technique offers a biomechanically superior and minimally invasive fixation alternative to XP for repairing canine distal femoral SH-I fractures.