Many pet owners consider their dog part of the family and are willing to invest in the best medical care. This project addresses the lack of canine rehabilitative devices. A spine orthotic device was designed to restore mobility in a canine with an amputated right hind limb. The amputee center of gravity was found. Material testing determined that fiberglass was the optimal semi-rigid material. Singularity functions characterize the loading, shear, moment and rod deflection. The safety factor ensures the guide-bars will not fail in fatigue.

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Creator

• Panciocco, Robyn Gail

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D397M

Advisor

• Cobb, Eben C.
• Peura, Robert A.

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biomedical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright