Brace Yourself - Orthoses in Small Animal Practice

Diane Messum | RC2023

55 minute video - Certificated at 1 hour of CPD

Still a newly emerging therapeutic modality, veterinary orthoses and prosthetics originated in human health care and are now widely respected in the veterinary industry.

An orthosis is an externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system. Some of the materials in orthosis may be fabricated from to include neoprene, low temperature thermoplastics and high temperature polypropylene.

Knowledge of the principles of orthoses, splints and soft supports is necessary to recommend a device for our orthopaedic and neurological patients.

Join this session to gain a greater insight into how they may be used.