Carpal Support by DogLeggs

The DogLeggs’ Carpal Support brace provides a stabilization solution for dogs of all sizes with joint weakness, arthritis or deformity. The DogLeggs’ Carpal Support alone provides a moderate to medium level of support for the carpus (wrist).

 

Careful consideration should be made for animals that are palmer, when the carpal pad is on or very near the ground, especially larger breeds.  Also, consideration should be made as to the suitability of the Carpal Support vs. a ridged brace or hinged orthotic.

 

Several styles of DogLeggs Carpal Support provide a range of support levels.

 

DogLeggs Carpal support - used mostly for carpal hyperextension and arthritis, when a moderate support is appropriate, while still allowing for some flexion of the carpal joint- available on this VetRxDirect product page. 

 

DogLeggs Carpal support with extra stabilization strap – used for more severe hyperextension, joint deformities, degenerative joint disease or other situations where a firmer support is needed while still allowing for slight flexion of the carpal joint- available at the manufacturer's website.

 

DogLeggs Carpal support with Orthoplast Splinting Kit – used for more severe hyperextension, joint deformities, degenerative joint disease or other situations where a very firmer support is needed, and very limited flexion of the carpal joint- available at the manufacturer's website.

 

Final size of the DogLeggs Carpal Support
The standard DogLeggs’ Carpal Support will be about 3 inches wider than the #1 measurement and about two times the #2 measurement in height. For example, the measurements for #1 of 6” and #2 of 3.25” would result in a Carpal Support of approximately 9” wide and 6.5” tall.

 

The added 3 inches in width allows for about 1.5 inches of overlap and adjustment of the product when placed on the animal. The DogLeggs’ Carpal Support will extend above the carpal joint the same distance as from top of paw at metacarpal joint to middle of carpal joint.