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of these devices (EqueStrideTM
) was developed and tested in
the early 2000s (Smith et al. 2002) and is still used for cases requiring fetlock support at the Royal Veterinary College Equine Referral Hospital. The case report in this issue used a newer orthotic device, the FastTrackTM
boot designed at Tufts
University and manufactured in the USA, to achieve the same goal. The case report shows how these devices can be particularly useful in the rehabilitation of these severe injuries, and clinicians should consider their use as part of a structured rehabilitation programme for cases with a significant loss of fetlock support.
Author’s declaration of interests No conflicts of interest have been declared.
Ethical animal research Not applicable to this clinical commentary.
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