Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Does anyone have any experience with cats and prosthetics, or cats in carts? We have a case at the university with bilateral hind limb fractures that have progressed to non-union fractures and we are seeking all options for this cat. Please contact me off group with suggestions. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy will help the non union fractures! From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of jdsessum Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 12:16 PM To: VetRehab Subject: Cats and prosthesis Does anyone have any experience with cats and prosthetics, or cats in carts? We have a case at the university with bilateral hind limb fractures that have progressed to non-union fractures and we are seeking all options for this cat. Please contact me off group with suggestions. Thanks for your help. I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users.It has removed 5605 spam emails to date.Paying users do not have this message in their emails.Try SPAMfighter for free now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 The fractures are nine months old and severely displaced. Any chance of success with fractures that old? >>> " Dr. Pam Nichols " 5/21/2008 1:34 PM >>> Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy will help the non union fractures! _____ From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of jdsessum Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 12:16 PM To: VetRehab Subject: Cats and prosthesis Does anyone have any experience with cats and prosthetics, or cats in carts? We have a case at the university with bilateral hind limb fractures that have progressed to non-union fractures and we are seeking all options for this cat. Please contact me off group with suggestions. Thanks for your help. _____ I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 5605 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try SPAMfighter <http://www.spamfighter.com/len> for free now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 When you say prosthesis, have the legs been amputated due to the non-union? If they have been amputated, prosthetic fitting can be complicated due to issues suspending (holding the prosthesis on) the artificial limb, but is very specific to the level and the geometry of the residual bone. Generally, the more length the better. More importantly, if you can maintain condyles distally or at least have the bone more bulbous distally it leads to better options for suspending the prosthesis. If the limbs have not been amputated, there are orthotic options. A brace can be made to hold the limb in a functional position while limiting motion to give the best chance for healing. Depending on where the non union is it would determine what joint motion would be limited. The brace has to go above and below the non-union to provide the stability needed to limit motion. If you could send me some pics, I could give you more specifics on what I would recommend on this specific case. Hope this helps, Ben Ben Blecha, CPOwww.skyprosthetics.comwww.TriAmphant.com-- Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad.~Norm Papernick Cats and prosthesis Does anyone have any experience with cats and prosthetics, or cats in carts? We have a case at the university with bilateral hind limb fractures that have progressed to non-union fractures and we are seeking all options for this cat. Please contact me off group with suggestions. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Ben- The right hind limb has been amputated mid-tibia (the bone was basically hanging by skin so the RDVM cut the soft tissue attachments 6 months ago). There is a non-union fracture of the left femur that has yet to be addressed. The right metatarsals have several non-union fractures so this is the limb that would be utilized for prosthetics, if the owner decides to go that route. We have taken some pictures and I will send them to you. Thanks for your help! >>> Ben Blecha 5/21/2008 2:13 PM >>> When you say prosthesis, have the legs been amputated due to the non-union? If they have been amputated, prosthetic fitting can be complicated due to issues suspending (holding the prosthesis on) the artificial limb, but is very specific to the level and the geometry of the residual bone. Generally, the more length the better. More importantly, if you can maintain condyles distally or at least have the bone more bulbous distally it leads to better options for suspending the prosthesis. If the limbs have not been amputated, there are orthotic options. A brace can be made to hold the limb in a functional position while limiting motion to give the best chance for healing. Depending on where the non union is it would determine what joint motion would be limited. The brace has to go above and below the non-union to provide the stability needed to limit motion. If you could send me some pics, I could give you more specifics on what I would recommend on this specific case. Hope this helps, Ben Ben Blecha, CPO www.skyprosthetics.com www.TriAmphant.com -- Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad. ~Norm Papernick Cats and prosthesis Does anyone have any experience with cats and prosthetics, or cats in carts? We have a case at the university with bilateral hind limb fractures that have progressed to non-union fractures and we are seeking all options for this cat. Please contact me off group with suggestions. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 We ordered a cart for a cat from Eddie's Wheels, he did very well, adpted to it immediately! They will do custom fittings if needed. Betsy Wagner MSPT CCRP Sterling Impression Animal Rehab. Re: Cats and prosthesis Ben- The right hind limb has been amputated mid-tibia (the bone was basically hanging by skin so the RDVM cut the soft tissue attachments 6 months ago). There is a non-union fracture of the left femur that has yet to be addressed. The right metatarsals have several non-union fractures so this is the limb that would be utilized for prosthetics, if the owner decides to go that route. We have taken some pictures and I will send them to you. Thanks for your help! >>> Ben Blecha <blecha30> 5/21/2008 2:13 PM >>> When you say prosthesis, have the legs been amputated due to the non-union? If they have been amputated, prosthetic fitting can be complicated due to issues suspending (holding the prosthesis on) the artificial limb, but is very specific to the level and the geometry of the residual bone. Generally, the more length the better. More importantly, if you can maintain condyles distally or at least have the bone more bulbous distally it leads to better options for suspending the prosthesis. If the limbs have not been amputated, there are orthotic options. A brace can be made to hold the limb in a functional position while limiting motion to give the best chance for healing. Depending on where the non union is it would determine what joint motion would be limited. The brace has to go above and below the non-union to provide the stability needed to limit motion. If you could send me some pics, I could give you more specifics on what I would recommend on this specific case. Hope this helps, Ben Ben Blecha, CPO www.skyprosthetics.com www.TriAmphant.com -- Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad. ~Norm Papernick Cats and prosthesis Does anyone have any experience with cats and prosthetics, or cats in carts? We have a case at the university with bilateral hind limb fractures that have progressed to non-union fractures and we are seeking all options for this cat. Please contact me off group with suggestions. Thanks for your help. Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Is the cat a candidate for PST? Combs RVT, CCRP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I owned a kitten with hind limb paralysis. She did really well with her cart. We had to watch her like a hawk as she actually took it up a cat climbing/scratching post and also over a barricade and down the stairs. This is the only thing I would warn about with carts and cats.... Re: Cats and prosthesis Ben- The right hind limb has been amputated mid-tibia (the bone was basically hanging by skin so the RDVM cut the soft tissue attachments 6 months ago). There is a non-union fracture of the left femur that has yet to be addressed. The right metatarsals have several non-union fractures so this is the limb that would be utilized for prosthetics, if the owner decides to go that route. We have taken some pictures and I will send them to you. Thanks for your help! >>> Ben Blecha <blecha30> 5/21/2008 2:13 PM >>> When you say prosthesis, have the legs been amputated due to the non-union? If they have been amputated, prosthetic fitting can be complicated due to issues suspending (holding the prosthesis on) the artificial limb, but is very specific to the level and the geometry of the residual bone. Generally, the more length the better. More importantly, if you can maintain condyles distally or at least have the bone more bulbous distally it leads to better options for suspending the prosthesis. If the limbs have not been amputated, there are orthotic options. A brace can be made to hold the limb in a functional position while limiting motion to give the best chance for healing. Depending on where the non union is it would determine what joint motion would be limited. The brace has to go above and below the non-union to provide the stability needed to limit motion. If you could send me some pics, I could give you more specifics on what I would recommend on this specific case. Hope this helps, Ben Ben Blecha, CPO www.skyprosthetics.com www.TriAmphant.com -- Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad. ~Norm Papernick Cats and prosthesis Does anyone have any experience with cats and prosthetics, or cats in carts? We have a case at the university with bilateral hind limb fractures that have progressed to non-union fractures and we are seeking all options for this cat. Please contact me off group with suggestions. Thanks for your help. Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone. Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Since the group is talking about carts & cats, I thought I'd share this with everyone. A client of mine sent me this link regarding Eddie's Wheels recently. It's an interview that was recently done with Eddie's Wheels on the Today Show! It shows a cat in the video as well as dogs and other animals. These carts are amazing and the staff at Eddie's Wheels are fabulous to deal with. Please enjoy it if you haven't already seen it. Bev Savoie CCRA Candidate, CRI New England Canine Rehab & Fitness Center www.k9rehabs.com To: VetRehab From: drloridvm@...Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 13:11:56 -0400Subject: Re: Cats and prosthesis I owned a kitten with hind limb paralysis. She did really well with her cart. We had to watch her like a hawk as she actually took it up a cat climbing/scratching post and also over a barricade and down the stairs. This is the only thing I would warn about with carts and cats.... Re: Cats and prosthesis Ben-The right hind limb has been amputated mid-tibia (the bone wasbasically hanging by skin so the RDVM cut the soft tissue attachments 6months ago). There is a non-union fracture of the left femur that hasyet to be addressed. The right metatarsals have several non-unionfractures so this is the limb that would be utilized for prosthetics, ifthe owner decides to go that route. We have taken some pictures and Iwill send them to you. Thanks for your help! >>> Ben Blecha <blecha30> 5/21/2008 2:13 PM >>>When you say prosthesis, have the legs been amputated due to thenon-union? If they have been amputated, prosthetic fitting can becomplicated due to issues suspending (holding the prosthesis on) theartificial limb, but is very specific to the level and the geometry ofthe residual bone. Generally, the more length the better. Moreimportantly, if you can maintain condyles distally or at least have thebone more bulbous distally it leads to better options for suspending theprosthesis.If the limbs have not been amputated, there are orthotic options. Abrace can be made to hold the limb in a functional position whilelimiting motion to give the best chance for healing. Depending on wherethe non union is it would determine what joint motion would be limited.The brace has to go above and below the non-union to provide thestability needed to limit motion. If you could send me some pics, I could give you more specifics on whatI would recommend on this specific case.Hope this helps,BenBen Blecha, CPOwww.skyprosthetics.com www.TriAmphant.com -- Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaningof happiness or have gone stark raving mad.~Norm Papernick Cats and prosthesisDoes anyone have any experience with cats and prosthetics, or cats in carts? We have a case at the university with bilateral hind limb fractures that have progressed to non-union fractures and we are seeking all options for this cat. Please contact me off group with suggestions. Thanks for your help. Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone. Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone. E-mail for the greater good. Join the i’m Initiative from Microsoft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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