Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Hemodynamic responses to intravenous maropitant in anesthetized dogs depend on premedication protocol.

Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2026
Same author

An identified case of poliomyelitis: contribution to diagnosis in ancient human remains.

Anthropological science : journal of the Anthropological Society of Nippon = Jinruigaku zasshi·2026
Same author

Ultrasound-Guided Sciatic and Saphenous Nerve Blocks Enhance Perioperative Analgesia in Sheep Undergoing Experimental Orthopaedic Hindlimb Surgery.

Veterinary sciences·2026
Same author

Case Report: Histochemical and immunohistochemical characterization of a canine giant cell bone tumor in lumbar spine.

Frontiers in veterinary science·2026
Same author

Determining Minimum Trial Numbers for Reliable Lameness Detection in Canine Kinematic Studies.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2026
Same author

Critical ischemia duration thresholds in the rat middle cerebral artery occlusion model: Implications for drug screening.

Neural regeneration research·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 21, 2025

Assessing Forelimb Function after Unilateral Cervical SCI using Novel Tasks: Limb Step-alternation, Postural Instability and Pasta Handling
08:11

Assessing Forelimb Function after Unilateral Cervical SCI using Novel Tasks: Limb Step-alternation, Postural Instability and Pasta Handling

Published on: September 16, 2013

21.8K

Dynamic and Postural Changes in Forelimb Amputee Dogs: A Pilot Study.

Oliver Rodriguez1, Marta Regueiro-Purriños2, Pedro Figueirinhas1

  • 1Departamento de Patología Animal, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña S/N, 35416 Arucas, Spain.

Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|July 13, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Forelimb amputation in dogs increases weight on remaining limbs but doesn't cause loss of balance. However, this altered weight distribution may lead to future injuries from overuse.

Keywords:
dogforcelimb amputationpressure

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Using the MouseWalker to Quantify Locomotor Dysfunction in a Mouse Model of Spinal Cord Injury
07:28

Author Spotlight: Using the MouseWalker to Quantify Locomotor Dysfunction in a Mouse Model of Spinal Cord Injury

Published on: March 24, 2023

2.8K
Automated Gait Analysis to Assess Functional Recovery in Rodents with Peripheral Nerve or Spinal Cord Contusion Injury
06:31

Automated Gait Analysis to Assess Functional Recovery in Rodents with Peripheral Nerve or Spinal Cord Contusion Injury

Published on: October 6, 2020

6.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 21, 2025

Assessing Forelimb Function after Unilateral Cervical SCI using Novel Tasks: Limb Step-alternation, Postural Instability and Pasta Handling
08:11

Assessing Forelimb Function after Unilateral Cervical SCI using Novel Tasks: Limb Step-alternation, Postural Instability and Pasta Handling

Published on: September 16, 2013

21.8K
Author Spotlight: Using the MouseWalker to Quantify Locomotor Dysfunction in a Mouse Model of Spinal Cord Injury
07:28

Author Spotlight: Using the MouseWalker to Quantify Locomotor Dysfunction in a Mouse Model of Spinal Cord Injury

Published on: March 24, 2023

2.8K
Automated Gait Analysis to Assess Functional Recovery in Rodents with Peripheral Nerve or Spinal Cord Contusion Injury
06:31

Automated Gait Analysis to Assess Functional Recovery in Rodents with Peripheral Nerve or Spinal Cord Contusion Injury

Published on: October 6, 2020

6.1K

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Animal Orthopedics

Background:

  • Limb amputation in quadrupeds can cause compensatory overload on remaining limbs, particularly the contralateral limb.
  • Forelimb amputation presents a higher compensatory challenge for dogs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To objectively assess weight redistribution changes in dogs with amputated forelimbs during standing and walking.
  • To compare the stability and kinetic parameters of amputee dogs with intact dogs.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted static (postural) and dynamic kinetic examinations on French bulldogs with one amputated forelimb and a control group of intact dogs.
  • Utilized force and pressure platforms to collect ground reaction force data.
  • Employed the student t-test for statistical comparison of results.

Main Results:

  • Ground reaction force parameters were significantly higher in the amputee group compared to the intact group.
  • Despite increased forces, postural examinations revealed that amputated dogs achieved comparable stability to healthy dogs.
  • Tripedal support in dogs did not objectively result in a quantitative loss of balance.

Conclusions:

  • While dogs can maintain balance after forelimb amputation, the increased force on the remaining limb and altered support phase mechanics may predispose them to future musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Objective assessment of weight redistribution is crucial for understanding the long-term implications of limb amputation in quadrupedal animals.