CURRENT APPLICATIONS IN CANINE ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES: PROSTHETICS, ORTHOTICS, BRACES, AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS

摘要

In the field of small animal orthopedics, orthoses, prostheses and other assistive devices are an emerging technology that can aid in the well-being of our canine patients. These devices are used to either correct or accommodate the affected limb(s) following trauma or surgical intervention, and may be utilized as temporary or permanent modalities. The objective of this paper is to introduce new technologies in canine carpal and tarsal orthotics, forelimb and hind limb prosthetics, and other assistive devices including stifles braces, shoulder stabilization systems, and custom ehmer slings.