Cervical Orthosis

Helpful for: wobbler's disease or other debilitating neck injuries

Objective is to provide physical support for the neck and head. This is achieved through a rigid bivalve orthosis design. Postoperative treatment with a cervical orthosis gives more assurance for a comfortable and safer recovery time, especially for the larger canines. Canines recovering from wobblers and are experiencing weak muscles that allow a bobbing motion of the head and neck, which in turn can create more stress on the incision site, would benefit from a cervical orthosis to support and control head and neck movement.The orthosis is accommodating for long-term chronic use for those who are not able to have surgery.
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Orthotics Features

Orthotic applications are fabricated out of thermoform plastic with thermo foam lining for a comfortable intimate fitting. A biomechanical approach is used when configuring the strapping system to suspend devices. Elastic integration of the strapping system allows for a comfortable fit while maintaining optimal suspension, so as not to impede on the dynamic movement of dogs anatomy. Orthotics are designed for the following three applications:

  1. Prophylactic
  2. Rehabilitative
  3. Functional

 

Prophylactic

Prophylactic orthotic products are designed to prevent or reduce the severity of joint injury.

Use an orthotic when a dog has a non-functional paw (i.e. knuckling over). The orthotic will support the paw, keeping it in the correct position when weight bearing, and is designed to prevent dorsal sores from developing and other potential trauma to the limb.

Rehabilitative

Rehabilitative orthotics are used to support and stabilize a joint while assisting or restricting range of motion.

Dogs having CCL or cranial cruciate ligament injuries, in particular, benefit from a rehabilitative orthotic device to recover from injury, and often for long term treatment.

Functional

Functional orthotics provides stability for chronically unstable joints and limbs for long term support and function

Dogs with hip dysplasia may benefit from a functional orthosis that provides support while stabilizing the hip joint. The range of motion of the hip joint is controlled to prevent luxation and the paws maintain correct stance position and extension.