Rigid Carpal Orthosis

Helpful for: External support for arthodesis carpal joints, brachial plexus injuries and other physical aliments

Objective is to provide rigid support for the carpal joint in a natural stance position while having normal weight bearing pressure through the pad on the paw. A rocker roller design is incorporated into the orthotic design so that when the orthotic contacts the ground, the rocker roller design helps facilitate a roll over action for a smoother gait cycle. Rubber gripper provides excellent traction with ground surface.

This kind of external support through a carpal orthosis, allows for the paw and leg to bear weight more comfortably when external forces are applied to an injured leg and paw while preventing secondary problems such as sores from a dragging paw, or from tendon contractures occurring. If contractures are already present, the orthosis can be a modified design to support limb while having the ground reaction forces and pressure to be directed to the pad of the paw.
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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.