To Brace or Not to Brace: Orthoses in Veterinary Rehabilitation – Part 1: The Thoracic Limb with Dr. Caroline Adrian

When is a brace the right choice? What can it realistically accomplish? And when might it actually hinder recovery? Caroline (Carrie) Adrian, BS, MSPT, PhD, helps us answer these questions and much more. We begin our two-part series on veterinary orthoses and bracing by focusing on the thoracic limb (front leg), trunk & pelvis/hip. We discuss the principles behind orthotic devices, common indications, clinical decision-making, and the importance of selecting the appropriate device for eac...