Abstract:In horses, severe limb injuries and other problems affecting ambulation are challenging to manage. Offloading the injured limb can result in secondary complications such as supporting limb laminitis (SLL), severely affecting quality of life and sometimes necessitating euthanasia. SLL results from increased load and decreased blood flow to the foot. There is a need to develop a dynamic device to reduce the load on the limbs while maintaining mobility and blood flow for the rehabilitation of horses with ambulato… Show more
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