To Brace or Not to Brace: Orthoses in Veterinary Rehabilitation – Part 2: The Pelvic Limb with Dr. Caroline Adrian

How do you know when a dog will truly benefit from a brace? Can a CCL brace for dogs replace surgery? What role does a dog hock brace play after an Achilles tendon injury? In Part 2 of our conversation with canine physical therapist Caroline (Carrie) Adrian, BS, MSPT, PhD, tCPT, we turn our attention to hind limb injuries and conditions and the growing role of canine orthotics in veterinary rehabilitation for the pelvic limb. We begin with a brief review of orthoses for the front limb, trunk ...