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TFP is proud to be European Distributor for this revolutionary product. The Equine Digit Support System
Download EDSS Application instructions, .pdf format 2363.kb The EDSS is used in the treatment of: •Laminitis •Navicular Disease •Ring Bone •Quarter Cracks •Underrun Heels •Contracted Heels, P3 fractures. Download P3 fracture instructions .pdf format 415kb
The Patented EDSS Shoe is a wide web, rolled toe designed shoe. It is made of a strong heat-treated aluminum alloy for light weight durability. The shoe has holes drilled and tapped for easy attachment of EDSS parts. The hole at the toe is used for attaching the EDSS pad to the shoe and is tapped for the specific stainless steel bolt included in the system. The holes along the inside of the rim are used for precise attachment of the wedge rails. The EDSS pad is made of a flexible clear plastic
wedge pad. There is a steel insert imbedded at the toe and is used for secure attachment
to the shoe. The moulded frog portion is to allow for precise fastening of the Frog
Inserts.
The Frog Inserts are hard plastic, frog shaped wedge pieces. There are a total of 12 pieces (6 elevations) plus screws to attach them to the EDSS pad included in the system. Adjustments with Frog Inserts can be made without removing the shoe. These inserts are used to transfer weight bearing support to the caudal portion of the foot. Frog Insert in conjunction with the Impression Material allow for loading of the frog and increasing blood circulation for optimal healing.
An EDSS put together. Here you can clearly see the shoe attached to the pad, a frog insert attached into the special placement slot in the pad, and the wedge rails attached to the quarters and heels of the shoe.
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The 2-part Impression Material is one of the most
important parts of this system. Once the catalyst is mixed with the base, the material
sets up to a rubbery consistency. We have experimented with a large variety of textures,
pliabilities and flexibilities, and have found the current consistency to provide the most
optimal support and stimulation for the healing process. There is approximately 1.5 lbs.
included in the EDSS, enough for three (front feet only) shoeing applications.
The Wedge Rails are a hard plastic, wedge shaped
molded piece that attaches to the shoe. The stabilizing peg and attachment hole are used
to fasten the Rails to the pre-drilled EDSS Shoes. There are a total of 12 Rails (3
elevations) plus attachment bolts, included in the system, and again, adjustments can be
made without removing the shoe. The rails are used to adjust the tension on the deep
digital flexor tendon. The placement of the rails will also allow the horse easier lateral
breakover which will make turning much more pain free.
The Impression Pads are a very hard, flat, plastic
pad used to mould the Impression Material in the sole of the foot while it sets up. The
pads have a tapered edge so that one side or the other will more properly fit the foot
being worked on. Although this particular item is very necessary, it is one that can be
used over and over again.
