Carpal support for bone loss

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Gizmo is a 3 yo intact female Yorkie who presented with severely matted

antebrachuim down to her paws on both forelimbs. Her right was more affected

and had a large infected area under the matting on her palmar surface over her

metacarpals back to her accessory pad. We have resolved the infection, but

there is bony lysis. Until now she has needed a bandage for protection of her

wounds which has provided her with support. They cannot afford arthrodesis at

this time. Has anyone had a similar condition and if so what carpal wraps have

you used? I was planning to try the Therapaw carpal wrap, but I am not sure if

I need the custom wrap and if thermoplast is necessary.

Finley DVM, CCRT

Here is the link to the radiograph pictures on the list serve

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VetRehab/photos/album/1786439753/pic/list

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Ozone therapy will resolve the infection and help the recalcification of the bone. I have seen rapid arthrodesis occur with just the use of ozone therapy and stabilization.Judith M. Shoemaker, DVM

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Nottingham, PA 19362

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www.judithshoemaker.comTo: VetRehab From: drfinley@...Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:54:57 +0000Subject: Carpal support for bone loss

Gizmo is a 3 yo intact female Yorkie who presented with severely matted antebrachuim down to her paws on both forelimbs. Her right was more affected and had a large infected area under the matting on her palmar surface over her metacarpals back to her accessory pad. We have resolved the infection, but there is bony lysis. Until now she has needed a bandage for protection of her wounds which has provided her with support. They cannot afford arthrodesis at this time. Has anyone had a similar condition and if so what carpal wraps have you used? I was planning to try the Therapaw carpal wrap, but I am not sure if I need the custom wrap and if thermoplast is necessary.

Finley DVM, CCRT

Here is the link to the radiograph pictures on the list serve

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VetRehab/photos/album/1786439753/pic/list

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