Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I have a 3 year old miniature schnauzer mix (5kg) that had an FHNE approximately 1 year ago with a subsequent revision to remove additional neck last June all at St. Elsewhere. I have seen the patient for residual neurological deficits limited to knuckling. The patient gaits on the leg and bears quite good weight however she has a problem with sores developing on the dorsal aspect of her phalanges. We have submitted a casting to our prosthetist and he returned quite a large rigid splint that this little guy just can't handle. I was wondering what luck people have had with flipper style orthotics and if anyone has someone they could recommend to make one. Thanks in advance Bruce DVM, Dip ACVS Alta Vista Animal Hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 , I like the Therapaws dorsiflex assist for sciatic injuries, especially in peroneal involvement where only the hock is effected, http://www.therapaw.com/dorsi-flexassist-1.aspx . Orthopets.com also makes a very simple device called a Toe-up that does the same thing however long term use with this has led to interdigital irritation, the device goes around digits 3 & 4. This is a great alternative though in rehab where neurologic function is returning. Rick Wall, DVM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi! You may want to consider a dorsi-flex assist from therapaw. I have a dog with sciatic nerve injury post fho and it has helped her a lot. I love working with therapaw too.... Great company to work with. Seem like they r around $70 or so.Rob tope DVM, ccrtSent from my iPhone I have a 3 year old miniature schnauzer mix (5kg) that had an FHNE approximately 1 year ago with a subsequent revision to remove additional neck last June all at St. Elsewhere. I have seen the patient for residual neurological deficits limited to knuckling. The patient gaits on the leg and bears quite good weight however she has a problem with sores developing on the dorsal aspect of her phalanges. We have submitted a casting to our prosthetist and he returned quite a large rigid splint that this little guy just can't handle. I was wondering what luck people have had with flipper style orthotics and if anyone has someone they could recommend to make one. Thanks in advance Bruce DVM, Dip ACVS Alta Vista Animal Hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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