Orthoses and exoprostheses for companion animals.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract
; 45(1): 167-83, 2015 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25432685
ABSTRACT
Exoprostheses are devices that are secured to incomplete limbs to enable locomotion. By comparison, orthoses are devices externally applied to support or protect an injured body part. Orthoses also can be used to control, guide, protect, limit motion of, or immobilize an extremity, a joint, or a body segment. Exoprostheses and orthoses are a growing aspect of the physical rehabilitation of companion animals. They require precise design and fabrication. Patients and owners must be trained to use the devices. Exoprostheses and orthoses can have a profound beneficial impact on the mobility and the quality of life of companion animals.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Orthotic Devices
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Artificial Limbs
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Veterinary Medicine
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Pets
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article