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Meet the cat ISU vets outfitted with very rare prosthetic legs

Published on Dec 2, 2015

Cindy Jones first laid eyes on Vincent the cat when he was just a month old. The tiny kitten was brought into the Story County Animal Shelter with injured hind legs, but Jones immediately fell in love. That love led her to the Iowa State veterinary hospital, where Dr. Mary Sarah Bergh, and veterinary orthopedics company BioMedtrix, had the idea to design implants that could be inserted into the femur bones of Vincent's legs and come out through the skin. The procedure is so rare, Bergh estimates fewer than 25 animals in the world have ever had a similar surgery. Vincent's recovery has been long, but his future looks bright. He already walks around very well, and his hind legs will continue to be lengthened until they are as long as his front legs. Dr. Bergh says he will even be jumping and doing other normal cat activities soon.

"Cat that received prosthetic legs at ISU veterinary hospital making strides in recovery"

December 2, 2015
 

A squirrel's prosthetic wheels are the key to recovery

Published on Apr 17, 2018

Karamel the squirrel has two legs and two wheels, thanks to the kind care of a professional team and volunteers.
 
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