title: Assistive devices, orthotics, and prosthetics.
abstract: Deciding on which supportive device, orthotic, or prosthetic is best suited for a given patient is a complex process involving many different factors. The ability to manage biomechanical abnormalities successfully may be enhanced by an understanding of the properties of the various materials that comprise these devices, their effect on functional performance, and other associated patient factors. Veterinary health care providers are faced with the challenge of effectively addressing the physiologic and fiscal needs of the patient in a rapidly changing patient care environment.
authors.affiliation: Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, 9770 East Alameda Avenue, Denver, CO 80247, USA. cadamson@aevh.com
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Adamson
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kaufmann
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Levine
authors.forename: Darryl L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Millis
authors.forename: Denis J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Marcellin-Little
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D001186:Artificial Limbs / Q000662:veterinary; D009989:Orthotic Devices / Q000662:veterinary; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000662:veterinary*; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000662:veterinary; D012656:Self-Help Devices / Q000662:veterinary; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*