In the field of small animal orthopedics, orthoses, prostheses and other assistive devices are an emerging technology that can aid in the well-being t)f our canine patients. These devices are used to either correct or accommodate the affected limb(s)following trauma or surgical intervention, and may be utilized as temporary or permanent modalities. The objective of this talk is to introduce new technologies in canine carpal and tarsal orthotics and forelimb and hind limb prosthetics for distal extremity conditions. Case selection, device construction, fitting and application will be discussed. In addition, clinical case examples with objective follow-up will be presented.
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