roscoesmom said
I'm not sure what to do or why I don't see other dogs on this site with prosthesis?

Perhaps you missed the many posts about prosthetics in the Tripawds News blog . You will also find various video interviews and podcasts about the use of prosthetics and orthotic devices there and in the Tripawds Downloads blog – including our most recent, another interview with Dr Marecllin-little, an acclaimed leading expert in pet prosthetics :

FAQs About Artificial Limbs for Pets on Tripawd Talk Radio

One very important factor to consider, however, is that for present prosthetic use to be successful, at least two joints must remain in the residual limb. It is is a discussion that really must occur prior to amputation surgery, and one that normally requires a considerable investment in time, rehab conditioning, and financial resources . Hence the reason you do not see as many members sharing their prosthetic case studies here.

While you wait for comments from others, use the Advanced Search above to refine your forum search results with specific phrases, and you're sure to find lots of helpful feedback. (Various members have discussed prosthetics , and others have been featured in Tripawd Tuesday tributes.) You can also search all blogs here . Or, consider downloading the Tripawds e-books for fast answers to common concerns and feel free to call the toll-free Tripawds Helpline anytime!

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