Re: Brace for front limb knuckling

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have had great success with many similar patients fabricating a caudal trough

splint for the carpus using thermoplast and waterproof padding, then using an

elastic strap (I use TheraTogs) to facilitate dorsiflexion of the digits. This

allows the patient to still have pads on the floor. They often do not need it

after a while unless you're dealing with a true brachial plexus or nerve root

injury (then would incorporate the foot into the brace). I actually just made

one yesterday, attached a picture. Hopefully it will attach correctly!

Good luck, hope that helps.

, PT, MS, DPT, CCRT

Physical Therapist

Sage Veterinary Centers for Specialty Medicine

, CA

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[Guest guest]

This is interesting . I have a couple of questions.

Can you send a lateral view with the dog standing?

How long does the dog where the splint per session?

Do you ever see wound development between the digits?

How do you manage dogs with significant toe webbing?

How far can you dorsiflex the digits using this system

Thanks!

Patsy Mich

Patrice M. Mich, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVA

OrthoPets Owner and medical director

Specialist in pain management and mobility

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> Hi,

> I have had great success with many similar patients fabricating a caudal

trough splint for the carpus using thermoplast and waterproof padding, then

using an elastic strap (I use TheraTogs) to facilitate dorsiflexion of the

digits. This allows the patient to still have pads on the floor. They often do

not need it after a while unless you're dealing with a true brachial plexus or

nerve root injury (then would incorporate the foot into the brace). I actually

just made one yesterday, attached a picture. Hopefully it will attach correctly!

>

> Good luck, hope that helps.

>

> , PT, MS, DPT, CCRT

> Physical Therapist

> Sage Veterinary Centers for Specialty Medicine

> , CA

>

[Guest guest]

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Thanks for the picture and the description of what you are using. I also am

wondering how long you leave this device on? I am looking for something that the

dog can wear most of the day. I would also love to see a picture of it in

standing. As far as the amount of dorsiflexion, I imagine it is just enough to

keep the nails from scuffing?

Thanks for your help!

Day, MPT, CCRP-pending

WagHab Canine Physical Rehabilitatin

www.waghab.com

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> > Hi,

> > I have had great success with many similar patients fabricating a caudal

trough splint for the carpus using thermoplast and waterproof padding, then

using an elastic strap (I use TheraTogs) to facilitate dorsiflexion of the

digits. This allows the patient to still have pads on the floor. They often do

not need it after a while unless you're dealing with a true brachial plexus or

nerve root injury (then would incorporate the foot into the brace). I actually

just made one yesterday, attached a picture. Hopefully it will attach correctly!

> >

> > Good luck, hope that helps.

> >

> > , PT, MS, DPT, CCRT

> > Physical Therapist

> > Sage Veterinary Centers for Specialty Medicine

> > , CA

> >

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