I made my first casting for an OrthoPets stifle brace last week. This is new technology and will go over to US for manufacture so we get a perfect fit!
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This is for a 13 yo weimaraner who had recently sustained a cruciate ligament rupture. 2 years ago she had the other knee operated on and had unfortunate post op complications after an injury sustaining a fracture. Being an older dog her amazing owners would like to give her the most amount of comfort and quality of life preferably without going through surgery again.
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So we have decided to get her fitted for a stifle brace to stabilise the knee without surgery as best as we can. We are backing this up with physiotherapy, acupuncture and a controlled stability and strengthening program.
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Michelle an animal physiotherapist (www.dogsinmotion.com.au) has been trained with OrthoPets and used these stifle braces very effectively for her clients. I look forward to seeing the final product and fitting this beautiful dog with her new brace.
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I will let you know how we get on!
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