Orthopedic splint to the forearm of animals

摘要

"Orthopedic splint to the forearm of animals".Which was developed in order to allow immobilization of the forearm of dogs, cats and small animals in the cases of fracture.Allowing still animals follow for radiological examinations properly detained as the radiopacity of the material used does not interfere with the diagnosis.The splint in reference allows the immobilization for the soroterapia via cephalic vein.Consists of a single piece injected in rigid material, having a main splint (1) and two lateral battens (2), fixed by means of connecting elements (3) to the main.Which has an oblong shape cu00f3ncavo, forming a middle rod, and one end is flat, and the other is projected at an angle almost vertical (4) forming an 'l'.And in the central part of the three apertures (5) in the form of a window, and two in the flat portion and a curved at its tip.