PERSIC is a patient-specific, CT-based 3D-printed drilling guide system for spinal surgery in small animals - available for cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions. Guides mark drill location, direction, and depth precisely. Delivered in sets.
PERSIC - Custom 3D-Printed Spinal Surgical Guide System for Dogs & Cats
Spinal surgery in small animals - whether for atlantoaxial instability, spondylosis, disc disease, or spinal tumour resection - demands exceptional precision. The vertebral anatomy is compact, the safety margins are narrow, and misplaced implant channels or fixation screws can result in serious neurological complications.
Traditional freehand drilling relies entirely on the surgeon's spatial orientation introducing uncertainty, especially in complex or unusual anatomical cases. The PERSIC system eliminates this risk by providing a custom 3D-printed guide that fits the patient's exact vertebral morphology and locks the drill into the correct position, angle, and depth before a single cut is made.
The result: faster surgical procedures and a significant increase in placement accuracy.
Different guides are made for certain regions of the spine, adapting to the anatomy of the vertebrae. Accordingly, a guide can be made for 4 different regions according to your needs:
- PERSIC-C for the cervical area
- PERSIC-T for the thoracic area
- PERSIC-L for the lumbar area
- PERSIC-S for the sacral area
Process:
- Submit your case: Send us the CT scan (DICOM format) of the affected limb. CT requirements
- 3D visualisation: We create an accurate, high-quality 3D model of the specific part of the body within 2 working days for your review.
- Drilling guide design: Two patient-specific drilling guides are designed for precise stabilisation. You review and approve the design.
- Manufacturing: Guides printed in biocompatible polymer.
- Delivery: Full kit dispatched by courier, typically within 2–4 weeks of case submission.
Each PERSIC order includes:
- 1x anatomical model of the affected spinal segment (for pre-operative rehearsal and orientation)
- 2x patient-specific drilling guides - one set for pre-operative practice, one for use during surgery
- All guides are labeled with drill bit diameter specifications and unique case identifiers
- Sterilisation & handling instructions
Guides are always delivered in pairs — one for practice (or surgical backup), one for the procedure.
