Thermographic Evaluation of the Effect of Three Bandage Products and Two Bandage Application Methods on Perfusion of the Equine Distal Extremity

Summary

Thermography was used to evaluate the effects of the circulation on the distal equine limb of three wrapping materials (Vetrap^® Tape, Equisport^™ Equine Support Bandage (ESB) and 1680 denier experimental bandage). The wraps were applied at 100% stretch in a spiral or figure 8 technique. The Vetrap Tape and the ESB applied in a figure 8 technique were not statistically different from the control suggesting no circulatory impairment; however, the ESB and 1680 denier bandage wrapped in a spiral technique had a statistically significant effect suggesting circulatory impairment.

Thermography was used to evaluate the effects of the circulation on the distal equine limb of three wrapping materials and two methods of application.

Key words

Thermography - Circulation - Bandage

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