EXTERNAL COMPRESSION-DISTRACTION APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF INJURIES AND DISORDERS OF VERTEBRAL COLUMN OF ANIMALS

摘要

FIELD: veterinary science. SUBSTANCE: apparatus is intended for treatment of uncomplicated fractures, deformations and curvatures of vertebral column of animals. Apparatus has fork-shaped member in the form of three tie-rods with external thread for their entire length. Two tie-rods are positioned on top of animal and one is placed underneath. Tie-rods are provided with brackets and nuts designed to create dosed force. Pressing member moves perpendicularly to vertebral column axis and produces gradual unbending or side correction which ensure correction of side curvatures and provide for comfort of animal. EFFECT: higher efficiency of treatment. 4 dwg