The Effects of Additive Manufacturing on Canine Hind Limb Repairment Surgery

Author

Annabel KeersFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-11-2024

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Department

Biology

First Advisor

Troy Drewry

Second Advisor

Kelli Hutchens

Third Advisor

Harry Fyke

Relational Format

Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract

The intention of this project is to explore some of the ways that additive manufacturing is affecting veterinary medicine. I will specifically be delving into canine hind limb repairment surgeries, such as cranial cruciate ligament reconstruction. 3D printed prototypes have been utilized in the human medical field for quite a while, and it has inspired such technology to expand into the world of veterinary medicine. Such emerging research is expected to take-off as the pet market grows in size and level of care for the health of our animals.

I took special interest in this field as I will be attending veterinary school after graduation. I became connected in veterinary orthopedics after spending a summer shadowing the rehabilitation of Thoroughbred racehorses through surgery and integrative care. I began looking into the ways that medicine surrounding animal athletes has been improving. After graduating veterinary school, I want to incorporate additive manufacturing into my own practice.

Recommended Citation

Keers, Annabel, "The Effects of Additive Manufacturing on Canine Hind Limb Repairment Surgery" (2024). Honors Theses. 3115.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3115

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