Comparable application metrics but poor clinical acceptability of thermoplastic and premade splints applied by novice bandagers in a canine hock cadaver model

Key Points

• To assess the usability of thermoplastic and premade splints in a canine hock model and determine the skill level of novice bandagers.
• Used a canine hock cadaver model for splint application
• Compared utility of thermoplastic and premade splints
• Evaluated placement skills of novice bandagers
• Both splint types demonstrated similar application metrics
• Overall skill in splint placement among novices was inadequate