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Curmudgeoness

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8. I see that it does use the term "implant", so

Reply to MADem (Reply #5)

Wed Jun 13, 2012, 06:26 PM

Jun 2012

this could be experimental for later use on humans. And I am sure that would mean everything to people who have the loss of a limb.

I did notice that the procedure was going to be done for free, and that was a plus. I still do hope the travel expenses are not much. I would not want much needed money going to something that is not life-threatening.

But this could be much needed research to help humans in need, and I guess that makes it important.

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Puppy born without foot to get bionic implant [View all] Tony_FLADEM Jun 2012 OP

I love animals, I really do... Curmudgeoness Jun 2012 #1

I guess people can do whatever they want but... Walk away Jun 2012 #2

Consider, though, that this sort of work can be used The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2012 #3

I am guessing that human prostetics are far advanced of anything... Walk away Jun 2012 #4

Isn't this an IMPLANT, though? Not a "put on the rubber sock thing and stick on the foot" MADem Jun 2012 #5

I suppose so but I still don't understand why they don't just amputate her leg... Walk away Jun 2012 #6

I had a three legged dog.... MADem Jun 2012 #7

I see that it does use the term "implant", so Curmudgeoness Jun 2012 #8

It makes much more sense to do research in this manner. MADem Jun 2012 #9