Bluey's story- CARPAL HYPEREXTENSION

Bluey unfortunately jumped off of a 16 foot balcony and landed with the brunt of the force on his right front paw. This caused a severe hyperextension injury to the right carpus (wrist).

He started off in a cast, then was referred by his veterinarian for a custom solid carpal brace. After 2 months of being completely immobilized, he was transitioned to a custom articulated carpal brace which allowed him to be much more functional while still preventing carpal hyperextension (The wrist collapsing backward). He wore the jointed brace for 3 months and weaned off for 1 month.

Lucy was rescued after having crushing injury to her right paw resulting in multiple metacarpal fractures and collapse at the MCPs. She had a non-healing open wound on the top and had to be limit her walking due to her injury.

We fabricated her a custom jointed carpal brace that allows full motion and prevent collapse of the paw as recommended by her veterinarian. The purpose of this brace was to allow Lucy to be protected while walking  to allow the paw to heal and to be used for daily activity for long term use due to the severity of the injury.

Gracie unfortunately was diagnosed with IMPA which resulted in complete carpal hyperextension (wrist collapse backwards) on both front legs.

We fabricated custom jointed carpal braces that allow full motion and prevent carpal collapse as recommended by her veterinarian. The purpose of these braces was to prevent carpal hyperextension while allowing her sensation at her paws. We wanted her to be functional and continue living an active life with her family.