U.C. Davis-Anderson sling has a system whereby the overhead
frame can adjust to lift only the front or hindlimbs (Fig 10) and
can make the horse more comfortable with less pressure over
the abdomen (Steffanus 1998; Strickland 2001).
Conclusion
Although the equine full body support sling is fundamentally
a supporting tool, it can be very useful when used in
appropriate clinical situations. The Liftex large animal sling has
been applied for various practical and therapeutic purposes,
and a great number of successful outcomes reported. The
advantages of the U.C. Davis-Anderson sling have been
described, but it is not commonly used at present. Therefore,
a prospective study would be necessary to truly evaluate its
usefulness and effectiveness for the future.
Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank Drs John Hubbell and Stephen
Reed, Veterinary Teaching Hospital in University of Wisconsin-
Madison, Liftex corporation, CDA products, and Mr Charles
Anderson for offers of materials and assistance with
preparation of manuscripts.
Manufacturers? addresses
1Care for Disabled Animals (CDA) Products, Potter Valley, California, USA.2Liftex Corp., Warminster, Pennsylvania, USA.
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