{"product_id":"balto-joint","title":"Balto® Joint – Carpal Compression Band","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balto® Joint is a compression band for the carpus — the wrist joint on the front leg. It's the brace most often reached for by owners of older dogs whose front legs have started to ache, wobble or stiffen up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ventilated non-neoprene sleeve with two shapeable aluminium splints, it stabilises the wrist while leaving your dog's range of motion largely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarpus (wrist) joint instability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarpal inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArthritis and arthrosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor carpal bone fractures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront leg trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprains and strains of the front limb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft tissue injuries to the carpal joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic front-limb soreness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also a practical wound dressing cover — worn over a bandage it protects it from biting, licking, gravity and friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's built\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo aircraft-aluminium splints\u003c\/strong\u003e, medial and lateral, both slightly malleable so you can shape them to the leg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplints come out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Without them the band is pure compression, which is what helps with arthritis and arthrosis — more blood flow to the joint, less stiffness, pain and inflammation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable upper and lower padding straps\u003c\/strong\u003e that lengthen or shorten independently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from non-neoprene fabric. Neoprene harbours bacteria, gives less support and wears out quickly — this breathes better and holds its shape. Shaped to avoid pinching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoint or Bone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey sit at opposite ends of the same problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJoint\u003c\/strong\u003e maximises stability and blood flow around the carpus. Two splints, velcro fastening. This is the everyday support brace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBone\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fracture brace with three rigid splints and far greater compression, used as an alternative to splints and casts for breaks to the radius, ulna or carpus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're managing arthritis or a sore wrist, you want the Joint. If you're dealing with a fracture, you want the Bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on age\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for dogs of all ages unless your vet advises otherwise. For dogs under two, use the brace in balanced intervals rather than continuously, so it doesn't interfere with growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA brace supports the joint — it doesn't treat what's behind the pain. Worth having your vet confirm the cause before settling into long-term use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balto","offers":[{"title":"X-Small","offer_id":58578019615052,"sku":"BTJOINTXS","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":58578019647820,"sku":"BTJOINTS","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":58578019680588,"sku":"BTJOINTM","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":58578019713356,"sku":"BTJOINTL","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":58578019746124,"sku":"BTJOINTXL","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/4042\/1964\/files\/33_e3df2aca-e8f8-4fb2-8e55-601d77a2377e.png?v=1788001552","url":"https:\/\/www.poorly-pet.com\/products\/balto-joint","provider":"Poorly Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}