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Figure 3.27a and b A tubular bandage secured with Elastoplast can be used to hold dressings on awkward areas in place: a)
knee dressing; b) hock dressing

Robert Jones dressing

This is a very thick and solid support dressing used by vets for a number of purposes which
include:
• limb support

• stabilization of certain fractures

• controlling swelling

• protecting a limb following surgery.

It may be applied to the whole of a limb or just the lower half. Any wounds are covered with
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a non-stick dressing which is held in place with orthopaedic padding, e.g. Soffban . A thick