Crate confinement of dogs following orthopaedic surgery. Part 1: benefits and possible drawbacks
| Autor: | Marianne Dorn |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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030222 orthopedics
medicine.medical_specialty General Computer Science 040301 veterinary sciences business.industry 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences Surgical implants Healing tissues Crate Exercise programme 0403 veterinary science 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Stairs Orthopedic surgery Physical therapy medicine business Patient comfort |
| Zdroj: | Companion Animal. 22:368-376 |
| ISSN: | 2053-0897 2053-0889 |
| Popis: | Following orthopaedic surgery, crate restriction helps to control patient activity, hence reducing risk of damage to healing tissues and to surgical implants. Running, jumping, use of stairs and slick flooring must generally be avoided until late in recovery. It is postulated that rates of surgical complications may be reduced if post-operative activity restriction is optimised. Musculoskeletal structures tend to become stronger with increased loading, and weaker with reduced loading; crate confinement should therefore only be prescribed in conjunction with a graduated exercise programme. Prescription of crate confinement is not a trivial decision for patient or owner. Unaccustomed confinement has potential welfare implications. The behavioural response of a dog to ‘crate rest’ depends on genetic factors, previous training and experience, and management factors. Clinicians must be aware that confinement may be distressing for some dogs, and be prepared to offer advice on improving patient comfort during recovery. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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