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In Walker 2025 et al., on ventral slot guides, which of the following was NOT significantly improved with guide use?

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Correct. Slot divergence variability was only modestly reduced (54% to 50%, p = .463).
Incorrect. The correct answer is Slot divergence from midline.
Slot divergence variability was only modestly reduced (54% to 50%, p = .463).

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Design: Ex vivo cadaver study (n=8 dogs, 24 sites)
Comparison: Freehand vs. 3D-printed drill guide-assisted ventral slot (GAVS vs FHVS)
Findings:

  • GAVS produced slots not significantly different from planned dimensions (p = .722–.875)
  • FHVS produced significantly shorter slots than intended (p < .01)
  • No difference in surgical time (p = .071)
  • Shape ratio and slot divergence from midline were similar between groups (p > .4)
  • Use of guide significantly reduced variability in slot position (63% → 29%), shape (65% → 24%), and divergence (54% → 50%)

Conclusion: 3D-printed guides improved accuracy and consistency of ventral slot creation by novice surgeons; supports future evaluation in live dogs and small breeds

Walker

Veterinary Surgery

3

2025

Evaluation of a patient‐specific 3D‐printed guide for ventral slot surgery in dogs: An ex vivo study

2025-3-VS-walker-5

Article Title: Evaluation of a patient‐specific 3D‐printed guide for ventral slot surgery in dogs: An ex vivo study

Journal: Veterinary Surgery

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In Walker 2025 et al., on ventral slot guides, what slot dimension was significantly more accurate with guide use?

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Correct. Guided slots were significantly closer to the intended length compared to freehand (p < .01 vs p = .722).
Incorrect. The correct answer is Slot length.
Guided slots were significantly closer to the intended length compared to freehand (p < .01 vs p = .722).

🔍 Key Findings

Design: Ex vivo cadaver study (n=8 dogs, 24 sites)
Comparison: Freehand vs. 3D-printed drill guide-assisted ventral slot (GAVS vs FHVS)
Findings:

  • GAVS produced slots not significantly different from planned dimensions (p = .722–.875)
  • FHVS produced significantly shorter slots than intended (p < .01)
  • No difference in surgical time (p = .071)
  • Shape ratio and slot divergence from midline were similar between groups (p > .4)
  • Use of guide significantly reduced variability in slot position (63% → 29%), shape (65% → 24%), and divergence (54% → 50%)

Conclusion: 3D-printed guides improved accuracy and consistency of ventral slot creation by novice surgeons; supports future evaluation in live dogs and small breeds

Walker

Veterinary Surgery

3

2025

Evaluation of a patient‐specific 3D‐printed guide for ventral slot surgery in dogs: An ex vivo study

2025-3-VS-walker-1

Article Title: Evaluation of a patient‐specific 3D‐printed guide for ventral slot surgery in dogs: An ex vivo study

Journal: Veterinary Surgery

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