Students design 'exoskeleton' for dogs with hip dysplasia

Purdue University students in a senior design course designed, built and tested an "exoskeleton" to help a dog afflicted with hip dysplasia walk without pain

The course was taught by John Nolfi, a continuing lecturer in the School of Mechanical Engineering. The mechanical engineering students demonstrated the exoskeleton on a dog outfitted with the device, working with a researcher in School of Veterinary Medicine.
http://news.uns.purdue.edu/x/2009a/090115BergenBrace.html

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[199bmx]

one of my dogs have hip dysplasia, its not that bad yet but she and my other dog both have to take medicine for their hips

[Sonya692000]

Go purdue university very gifted students =)

[alfy2411]

I think that is a great way of treatment if it works. do you have any more articles or testimonials that support your device. I would like to read them. I am also intereseted in having one for my Rottweiler.

[supersue23]

how much

[aiddy0]

Would like to buy the device here in the uK, hope it's marketed world wide & the sooner the better

[katzrmine]

Fantastic! My poodle needs this now...

[Yeepride987]

hi aosjdkajn casidjw sd.