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ArticleVeterinary medicine international2025

Clinical Application of 3D Printing Technology in the Production of Canine Full Limb Prosthetics.

Shuna Yang, Jianlong Yu, Zhihong Feng, Yufeng Huang, Yuehui Huo, Zhen Zhang, Nan Jiang, Fangzheng Li

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Article in Veterinary medicine international, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Shuna YangCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, China, qau.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5249-8355
Jianlong YuCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, China, qau.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7682-5905
Zhihong FengCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, China, qau.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1668-5147
Yufeng HuangCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, China, qau.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9754-9328
Yuehui HuoCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, China, qau.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9821-9332
Zhen ZhangQingdao Huichong Pet Hospital Co., Ltd, Qingdao, Shandong, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4737-2326
Nan JiangCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, China, qau.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4010-0615
Fangzheng LiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, China, qau.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6933-5840

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

3D printing technology offers innovative and precise solutions for the fabrication of prosthetic devices for pets, leveraging its capabilities in personalized customization, swift response to production demands, and economic viability. This study explores the potential of 3D printing technology in creating customized pet prosthetics, offering an innovative solution for pets experiencing limb loss. A Chihuahua with severe left-front limb loss was selected as the research subject. After taking precise measurements of its body dimensions, a 3D model of the prosthetic limb was created using 3D Max software, and a full-limb prosthetic was printed using polylactic acid (PLA) as the material. The prosthetic was then fitted to the canine's body, and its efficacy was evaluated in detail. The evaluation of the efficacy of the prosthesis used in this study mainly involves observing its adaptability and comfort, functional recovery, durability, and economy. The results indicate that the prosthetic model, designed based on key body size data such as chest circumference, not only conformed to the canine's physiological characteristics in terms of structure but also effectively supported its body weight, facilitating a recovery to near-normal ambulatory and locomotor functions. This study demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of 3D printing technology in pet prosthetics, providing valuable technical insights for similar clinical cases. In summary, 3D printing technology has shown significant potential in developing customized pet prosthetics. Its personalized design approach can substantially enhance the mobility of injured canines, improve their quality of life, and provide an innovative and efficient solution in the pet medical field.

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3D modeling3D printing technologycaninefull limb prosthesis

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PMID41497371
PMCPMC12767463

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