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

ABSTRACT: 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 sa

SUBMITTER: Wendland TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6460115 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature