Leg Braces:
Stifle/Tarsus/Carpus
The Stifle, Tarsus, and Carpus braces are core OrthoPets products designed to support canine patients through orthopedic injuries. My role focused on refining the geometry and shell boundaries for each device while ensuring every brace was custom-fit to the patient’s anatomy.
Problem Statement: Canine Lower-Limb Instability
Injured dogs suffer from loss of mobility, stability, and confidence. This project addresses critical canine orthopedic issues through targeted leg braces designed to restore proper biomechanics, reduce harmful motion, and support healing when surgery is not feasible or requires support.
Stifle (knee) Instability
Tarsus (ankle) Collapse
Carpus (Wrist) Instability
Supports dogs recovering from cruciate ligament tears, fractures, and post-surgical rehab.
Modeled to match the patient’s anatomy and stabilize the stifle joint.
CAD work focused on hinge alignment, shell thickness, and maintaining natural gait.
Final geometry balanced lateral support with controlled flexibility.
Stifle Brace (Rear Limb)
Tarsus Brace (Ankle + Lower Rear Limb)
Used for Achilles injuries, tarsal/metatarsal fractures, and rear-limb stabilization.
Adjusted shell proportions for clean movement and support.
Each design accounted for critical clearances, strap integration, and pressure distribution.
Modeled to contour closely to the patient’s limb for stable, predictable recovery.
Designed for wrist injuries, luxations, and fractures.
Refined CAD boundaries to accommodate a wide range of forelimb shapes.
Focused on component spacing and hinge alignment for smooth, controlled motion.
Built to stabilize complex wrist structures while maintaining comfortable mobility.
Carpus Brace (Front Limb)
Design & Fabrication Process
Patient Impression & Measurement – Captured limb geometry and joint positioning.
3D Modeling – Built digital forms with the correct tolerances for anatomy and manufacturing.
Foam Carving – CNC-cut forms validated fit before forming the shell.
Vacuum Forming & Assembly – Shells were formed, trimmed, padded, and finished with hardware.
