Patella bracing solutions?

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Can anyone chime in on your experience with orthoses for patella luxations in

dogs? Specifically I have a dog with a Grade III LPL that failed repair and the

owner is hesitant to revise. We did kinesiotaping that seemed to be working for

a short period, but the dog developed skin irritation and a wound. I am

familiar with stifle/cruciate braces, but don't see how they would stabilize a

patellar luxation.

Thanks!

Marti Drum DVM, PhD, CCRP, CERP

Clinical Assistant Professor

Small Animal Physical Rehabilitation

University of Tennessee

C247 Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Knoxville, TN 37996

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