Adjustable splint for the leg of an animal

Details Adjustable splint for the leg of an animal Adjustable splint for the leg of an animal

1991-03-21

1992-08-04

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 23, A61F 504

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051349922

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a splint suitable for immobilizing a leg of an animal such as a dog or a cat. The splint of the present invention can be easily adjusted to the length of the leg of the animal. The splint has holes therethrough which engage the underlying bandage to prevent the splint from slipping and which allow for ventilation of the splinted area. The splint is transparent, which allows viewing the bandage or limb without removing the splint.

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