Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics

Mich, Patrice M.; Kaufmann, Martin

doi:10.1002/9781119380627.ch11

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“…The appropriate materials, design, construction, and alignment must be considered in the development of a prosthesis to satisfy the functional needs of the user. In general, the objectives of canine limb prostheses are: Imparting an improved quality of life, preventing further deformation and degeneration of existing joints, reducing limb length discrepancies, raising exercise and activity levels, offering a way to take part in rehabilitation therapy, and being capable of executing daily life activities [16,24,25]. Among the required aspects for a prosthesis to be functionally consistent are body support, shock absorption, energy storage and return, and function flexibility; and if pertinent surgical planning, precise design, manufacturing, and testing of the prosthesis, or adequate prosthesis placement are not considered, problems may appear [16,24,25].…”

Section: Prosthesis Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In general, the objectives of canine limb prostheses are: Imparting an improved quality of life, preventing further deformation and degeneration of existing joints, reducing limb length discrepancies, raising exercise and activity levels, offering a way to take part in rehabilitation therapy, and being capable of executing daily life activities [16,24,25]. Among the required aspects for a prosthesis to be functionally consistent are body support, shock absorption, energy storage and return, and function flexibility; and if pertinent surgical planning, precise design, manufacturing, and testing of the prosthesis, or adequate prosthesis placement are not considered, problems may appear [16,24,25]. Furthermore, introduction of biomechanical aspects, not formerly included in veterinary medicine and the prosthesis industry, such as coupling forces, comprehension of quadrupedal locomotion and gait, as well as biomechanical research and analysis of veterinary patients, are required for the use of prostheses [24,25].…”

Section: Prosthesis Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Among the required aspects for a prosthesis to be functionally consistent are body support, shock absorption, energy storage and return, and function flexibility; and if pertinent surgical planning, precise design, manufacturing, and testing of the prosthesis, or adequate prosthesis placement are not considered, problems may appear [16,24,25]. Furthermore, introduction of biomechanical aspects, not formerly included in veterinary medicine and the prosthesis industry, such as coupling forces, comprehension of quadrupedal locomotion and gait, as well as biomechanical research and analysis of veterinary patients, are required for the use of prostheses [24,25].…”

Section: Prosthesis Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Biomechanical design is required to improve canine limb prosthesis function. Computer-aided drawing and three-dimensional (3D) designing systems are raising the level of accuracy of prosthesis design into high function and mechanical precision [25]. In part, this is possible due to novel tools and technologies applied to capture residual limb and/or bone shapes such as 3D-scanning, computed tomography (CT) scan, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Consequently, there is an emerging interest in canine limb prosthesis design and its clinical application since they offer an alternative to killing the canine in extreme situations where amputating the limb is the only option [21][22][23]. Modern veterinary medicine now includes not only sophisticated procedures such as joint replacements, stereotactic radiation, chemotherapy, and advanced dentistry but also the application of biomechanics and modern technologies when treating limb loss and/or loss of limb function [24,25].…”

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confidence: 99%

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New technologies applied to canine limb prostheses: A review

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Although only a few studies have investigated about the development of animal prosthesis, currently, there is an increasing interest in canine limb prosthesis design and its clinical application since they offer an alternative to killing the animal in extreme situations where amputating the limb is the only option. Restoring normal function of amputated canine limbs with the use of a prosthesis is challenging. However, recent advances in surgical procedures and prosthesis design technology appear promising in developing devices that closely recreate normal canine limb function. Surgical advances such as evolution of osseointegration (bone-anchored) prostheses present great promise. Likewise, modern computer-aided design and manufacturing technology, as well as novel motion analysis systems are now providing improved prosthesis designs. Advances in patient-customized prostheses have the potential to reduce the risk of implant failure. The objective of this investigation is to present a general review of the existing literature on modern surgical approaches, design and manufacturing methods, as well as biomechanical analyses so that veterinarians can make more and better-informed decisions on the development and selection of proper canine limb prosthesis. Isolated research efforts have made possible an improvement in stability, comfort, and performance of canine limb prosthesis. However, continued multidisciplinary research collaboration and teamwork among veterinarians, engineers, designers, and industry, with supporting scientific evidence, is required to better understand the development of canine limb prosthesis designs that closely replicate the normal limb function.

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Section: Prosthesis Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Prosthesis Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Prosthesis Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Computer Designmentioning

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Orthotic Device Use in Canine Patients: Owner Perception of Quality of Life for Owners and Patients

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Orthotic devices are an established treatment for neuromusculoskeletal disease in the human population. Orthoses are an emerging veterinary therapy due to limited practitioner experience, availability of devices, and published data from veterinary patient outcomes. Expanding client education and veterinary expertise in the application of orthoses may allow greater access and successful utilization of these devices to treat appendicular disease. While orthoses have the potential to improve quality of life for veterinary patients, consideration needs to be made for owner related factors with device use. Owner satisfaction and experience may greatly impact compliance with treatment recommendations; therefore, it is crucial that owner expectations are met. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate owner-reported outcomes of orthosis for canine patients and their owner's subjective responses about the shared pet/owner experience utilizing a promoter score. It was hypothesized that owner's impressions of their pet's experience with the orthotic device would influence owner perceptions of quality of life for both the owner and the pet, and these factors would impact the likelihood of the owner to recommend a veterinary orthosis to a friend. An anonymous online survey was sent to 136 clients of a single veterinary orthoses manufacturer. Fifty-six surveys were completed and included for analysis. The owner's reported quality of life was in agreement (P = 0.02) with reported pet quality of life. There was also a higher likelihood (P = 0.02) for the owner to recommend a veterinary orthotic device to a friend when owner perceptions of pet quality of life were positive as compared to negative or neutral. Willingness to recommend an experience to a friend is a reflection of satisfaction with the experience. The dependence of owner and pet quality of life should therefore guide therapeutic decisions for patient management and client communication to ensure that the orthosis experience is positive for both patient and owner.

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Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics

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New technologies applied to canine limb prostheses: A review

New technologies applied to canine limb prostheses: A review

Orthotic Device Use in Canine Patients: Owner Perception of Quality of Life for Owners and Patients

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