Hip – Measurements and size guides
Vest with Ehmer sling
Vest Ehmer sling, Grade 2 is a superior alternative to manually bandages on hip dislocations. Eliminates the risk of chafing (common in manual bandaging). Improves patient comfort and recovery. Easy to apply. Suitable for both hind legs.
Prefabricated orthoses in standard sizes. Measurement form and size guide:
Measurement
Standard range – Ehmer sling and Vest
Measurement
Take measurements in centimeters with the animal standing.
1. Measure the circumference of the chest at the widest (directly behind the front legs).
Size guide:
| Storlek | 1 (cm) |
|---|---|
| XXXS | 25 – 34 |
| XXS | 35 – 42 |
| XS | 42 – 49 |
| S | 50 – 56 |
| S/M | 57 – 64 |
| M | 64 – 69 |
| M/L | 70 – 87 |
| L | 88 – 100 |
| XL | 101 – 110 |
Hind leg Hobble System
Hind leg Hobble System, Grade 2 is an improved alternative to traditional Hobble bandage. It limits the abduction of the hind limbs and is easy to apply.
Prefabricated orthoses in standard sizes. Measurement form and size guide:
Measurement
Standard range – Rear leg hobble system
Measurement
Take measurements in centimeters with the animal standing.
1. Measure the circumference of both hind legs 2,5 cm above the tarsal joint.
2. Measure the distance from tarsal joint to tarsal joint with the animal standing in the position that the hobble system is supposed to maintain.
Size guide:
| Omkrets med en 5 cm hög mudd | Storlek |
|---|---|
| 7.5 – 10 cm | XS |
| 10 – 12.5 cm | S |
| Omkrets med en 8 cm hög mudd | Storlek |
| 12.5 – 15 cm | M |
| 17.5 – 20.5 cm | L |
