Orthoses and Exoprostheses for Companion Animals

Marcellin‐Little, Denis J.; Drum, Marti G.; Levine, David; McDonald, Susan

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.09.009

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“…The application of knee orthoses or sleeves after anterior cruciate ligament injury and surgery has been met with inconsistent improvement in proprioception . Stifle orthoses have been proposed to improve limb use in CCL deficient dogs by limiting flexion of the stifle, thereby forcing weight bearing, or by providing support during stifle extension . Our study detected minimal differences in the braced stifle of normal dogs, limited to some restriction in stifle extension at the end of stance.…”

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“…The use of stifle orthoses (braces) is gaining popularity in dogs as a result part of an increased interest in post‐surgical rehabilitation as well as conservative treatment options for patients that are surgical candidates. However, scientific literature on orthoses is limited in dogs, consisting essentially of case reports or case series about carpal or tarsal orthoses, and review articles . A small retrospective case series recently reported on paw pressure in dogs wearing stifle orthoses, but no studies have been published on the effect of any orthoses on joint motion in dogs.…”

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Pelvic limb kinematics in the dog with and without a stifle orthosis

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Veterinary Surgery

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The restrictive motion of the stifle orthosis is not fully translated to the underlying joint, based on the limited differences between the motion of braced and unbraced stifles. This effect varies with plane of motion and phase of the gait cycle, with most changes in stifle motion being detected during the stance phase. The stifle orthosis had an equal or greater effect on the motion of adjacent joints, especially the tarsus.

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Pelvic limb kinematics in the dog with and without a stifle orthosis

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Sandberg

et al. 2017

Veterinary Surgery

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“…Prosthetics has been an evolving field in canine rehabilitation, and socket prostheses have been a more viable treatment option for distal limb pathologies including amputation (2). Wendland et al performed a multi-center study evaluating owner satisfaction with socket prosthesis use in dogs.…”

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Editorial: Veterinary Sports Medicine and Physical Rehabilitation

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“…The use of socket prostheses for companion animals is emerging as a more common treatment in the field of veterinary medicine (1, 2). Due to their growing prevalence and potential to change current practices in veterinary medicine, it is crucial to objectively assess the value and efficacy of socket prosthetics as a treatment option for distal limb pathology in veterinary patients.…”

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Retrospective Multi-Center Analysis of Canine Socket Prostheses for Partial Limbs

2019

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Introduction: Socket prostheses for treatment of distal limb pathology are becoming increasingly prevalent in veterinary medicine, however, limited objective data is available. Objectives of the present study were to retrospectively evaluate owner satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and prognostic factors associated with dogs receiving socket prostheses for partial limbs in a larger patient population. Materials and Methods: Client databases of a single prosthesis provider were reviewed to identify owners whose dogs had received a prosthetic device within the last 10 years. An online survey was developed to evaluate owner-reported outcomes. The survey inquired about anatomy of the residuum, concurrent disease, prosthesis use, rehabilitation, activity, complications, and owner satisfaction. Medical records and radiographs were requested from all participants. Radiographs were used to confirm level of amputation and evaluate for osseous complications. Survey responses were analyzed by assigning author-defined numeric scores defining clinical outcome and owner satisfaction. Results: One-hundred thirty-seven owners were contacted. The response rate was 50/137 (37%); 47 responses were analyzed. Forty-six of 47 owners reported positive satisfaction; 1/47 was displeased. Forty-two of 47 dogs were scored to have acceptable to full function; 5/47 had unacceptable clinical function using the author-defined scoring system. A 62% short-term complication rate and a 19% long-term complication rate were reported. Skin sores were the most common short and long-term complication. There was a significant correlation between both clinical outcome scores and owner satisfaction with days per week spent in the prosthesis. Additionally, clinical outcome scores and owner satisfaction significantly varied between dogs with different durations of prosthesis wear with a trend toward better outcomes associated with longer prosthesis wear. Radiographs were obtained for 23/47 dogs to further define level of defect. The most proximal level of defect was mid-radius for the forelimb and mid-tibia for the hind limb. There was no correlation between level of defect and either owner satisfaction or clinical outcome. Discussion/Conclusion: Results of this survey suggest a high degree of owner satisfaction despite substantial complication rates. Based on preliminary data, further evaluation of socket prostheses as a limb-sparing option for treatment of distal limb pathology should be considered. Prospective clinical trials with objective outcome measures are required to draw firm conclusions.

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Orthoses and Exoprostheses for Companion Animals

Cited by 17 publications

References 13 publications

Pelvic limb kinematics in the dog with and without a stifle orthosis

Pelvic limb kinematics in the dog with and without a stifle orthosis

Editorial: Veterinary Sports Medicine and Physical Rehabilitation

Retrospective Multi-Center Analysis of Canine Socket Prostheses for Partial Limbs

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