Evaluating the accuracy of the SMART Taylor spatial frame software – comparison with manual radiographic analysis methods

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dc.contributor.authorFerreira, Nandoen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorArkell, Christopheren_Za
dc.contributor.authorFortuin, Franklinen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorSaini, Aaron Kumaren_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-16T08:11:54Zen_ZA
dc.date.available2023-03-16T08:11:54Zen_ZA
dc.date.issued2021-06-30en_ZA
dc.descriptionCITATION: Ferreira N, Arkell C, Fortuin F, Saini AK.2021. Evaluating the accuracy of the SMART taylor spatial frame software – Comparison with manual radiographic analysis methods. J Limb Lengthen Reconstr 7:31-6. doi.10.4103/jllr.jllr_5_21en_ZA
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at: jlimblengthrecon.orgen_ZA
dc.description.abstractBackground: The accuracy of hexapod circular external fixator deformity correction is contingent on the precision of radiographic analysis during the planning stage. The aim of this study was to compare the SMART Taylor spatial frame (TSF) in suite radiographic analysis methods with the traditional manual deformity analysis methods in terms of accuracy of correction. Methods: Sawbones models were used to simulate two commonly encountered clinical scenarios. Traditional manual radiographic analysis and digital SMART TSF analysis methods were used to correct the simulated deformities. Results: The final outcomes of all six analysis methods across both simulated scenarios were satisfactory. Any differences in residual deformity between the analysis methods are unlikely to be clinically relevant. All three SMART TSF digital analyses were faster to complete than manual radiographic analyses. Conclusion: With experience and a good understanding of the software, manual radiographic analysis can be extremely accurate and remains the gold standard for deformity analysis. In suite SMART TSF radiographic analysis is fast and precise to within clinically relevant parameters. Surgeons can with confidence trust the SMART TSF software to provide analysis and corrections that are clinically acceptable.en_ZA
dc.description.versionPublisher’s versionen_ZA
dc.format.extent6 pagesen_ZA
dc.identifier.issn2455-3719 (online)en_ZA
dc.identifier.otherdoi.10.4103/jllr.jllr_5_21en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/126665en_ZA
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherWolters Kluwer - Medknowen_ZA
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyrighten_ZA
dc.subjectExternal skeletal fixation (Surgery)en_ZA
dc.subjectAbnormalities, Humanen_ZA
dc.subjectAnkle -- Fracturesen_ZA
dc.subjectRadiography in orthopedicsen_ZA
dc.subjectTaylor spatial frameen_ZA
dc.titleEvaluating the accuracy of the SMART Taylor spatial frame software – comparison with manual radiographic analysis methodsen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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