
The Science behind UPETS
AniCura study: UPETS® Splinting System shows promise as the safer way to cast
In veterinary medicine, casts are notorious for causing complications. The well-known Meeson et al. (2011) research saw 55% of animals face complications that required treatment. Now, the UPETS splint shows promise as a low-risk alternative to traditional treatment methods.
The study in brief
- Only 13% of (UPETS) treated dogs developed a complication that required treatment
- There were no severe complications
- The pilot study was conducted by AniCura, a European veterinary clinic chain
- Products provided by Dassiet
- A small group of dogs were treated with the UPETS Splinting System
- The study followed the dogs for an average of 2.5 weeks
- All dogs had surgery before splint application
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