Description
Tarsal supports are available for temporary support of mild strains, to provide long term support of chronic conditions, or to provide support post-surgery to improve outcomes and avoid re-injury.
Three grades of support are offered here. Grades 1 and 2 are flexible, while for more extreme requirements such as post-op and conservative treatment for medium to severe sprains and arthrosis (OA), a rigid Grade 3 is offered. This provides rigid lateral and medial support and prevents tarsal joint movement.
Scandi Orthopedic also offer a Grade 4 support custom-made from a cast of the individual patient. The Grade 4 can be adjusted and adapted to the desired level of movement with a stop band and/or motion limiter for controlled rehabilitation or as an extra insurance after delicate surgery. It is also possible to adapt the Grade 4 orthosis for use 24 hours a day post-operatively. The Grade 4 can be viewed and ordered on the Scandi Orthopedic website here.
Grade 1
Light and flexible stabilisation for the tarsal joint. High quality neoprene follows the natural shape of the tarsal.
| Conditions/Use | Construction & Care |
| Prevents re-injury Re-educate joint position awareness -proprioception Reduce tarsal joint deviations and hyperflexion Light arthrosis Light tendon / ligament injury |
Neoprene and Velcro Hand wash, |
Grade 2
Tarsal Orthosis Grade 2 is designed to enable the level of support, stability or immobilisation to be adapted to the patient. It is suitable for post-op use, minor sprains and similar. Both lateral and medial tarsal divisions and hyperextension/ flexion are reduced. The orthosis uses an adjustable Velcro stabilising system to allow you to adjust the degree of stabilisation and the direction in which you want to stabilise the joint.
| Conditions/Use | Construction & Care |
| Medium arthrosis Post-operative Dislocation of ligaments and joint Partial ligament and tendon injury Temporary paresis |
Neoprene and Velcro Hand wash, |
Grade 3
The Grade 3 Tarsal Orthosis stabilises the tarsal joint with a customisable thermoplastic sheet. This provides rigid lateral and medial support, preventing tarsal joint movement. All components of the support are highly customisable. The Grade 3 support is appropriate for post-operative and conservative treatment for medium to severe strains and medium arthrosis. Also included is a waterproof, breathable cover made in ScandiTex® . The Grade 3 orthosis can be downgraded to a Grade 2 through the removal of the thermoplastic layer as healing and rehabilitation progress. View the fitting video here.
| Conditions /Use | Construction & Care |
| Partial ligament rupture Medium arthrosis Post-operative Dislocation of ligaments and joint Severe ligament and tendon injury Temporary paresis |
Neoprene, Velcro and thermo-aquaplastic Hand wash, |
Measurement for correct size
Available for left and right tarsal. Take measurements in centimetres with the animal standing. Please refer to the diagram to the above. We suggest writing down the measurements then referring to the table to identify the correct size. Each measurement should fall within the range indicated. The support is highly customisable hence the size can be fine tuned to achieve a good fit.
- Measure the circumference of the tarsal
- Measure the length from stifle to tarsal, then reduce by 30%.
- Measure the length from tarsal to metatarsal joint.
| Size range (cm) | Measurement 1 | Measurement 2 | Measurement 3 |
| Extra Small | 9.5 - 12.5 |
4.5 - 9 |
4 - 8 |
| Small | 10 - 13 | 6 - 10 | 5.5 - 9 |
| Medium | 11 - 15 | 7 - 11.5 | 6.5 - 10 |
| Large | 14 - 18.5 | 9.5 - 15 | 7.5 - 13 |
| Extra Large | 19 - 25 | 10 - 17 | 10 - 14 |
Bespoke sizes also available - contact us with your requirements.
Orders are dispatched within 24 hours.
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