Orthoses and Exoprostheses for Companion Animals - 27/11/14
, Marti G. Drum, DVM, PhD b, David Levine, PT, PhD, DPT, CCRP, Cert. DN c, Susan S. McDonald, EdD, OTR/L dRésumé |
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.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Prosthetic device, Orthosis, Orthotics, Exoprosthesis, Socket prosthesis, Prosthetic design, Prosthetic fitting, Prosthetic training
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Vol 45 - N° 1
P. 167-183 - janvier 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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