Baby Giraffe Able To Walk With The Help Of Human Orthopedic Group

[Rhiannon12866]

When baby giraffe Msituni was born in February, veterinarians at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park discovered that the little giraffe suffered from a range of ailments, including hyper-extended joints. The Hanger Clinic, a group specializing in building orthotics for humans, performed two procedures to fabricate a mold of Msituni’s leg and create a custom stainless steel brace. After wearing the brace for ten days, Msituni can now roam free.

[brer cat]

1. That is amazing! Only 10 days in a brace probably saved her life.

What a joy it must have been for those who did those procedures.

You always find such interesting things, Rhiannon!

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I probably posted too much tonight with the primary news, but I couldn't resist the baby giraffe!

I just love them, they are so adorable - and awkward as babies - and I was so impressed with how they skillfully managed to save this little one! The surgeon had only worked on humans before, but he really stepped up!

[SheltieLover]

3. You couldn't post too much, Rhi!

All interesting, especially this piece!

Ty!

[Oppaloopa]

4. Thank you science believers.

[Emile]

5. In the wild that little giraffe would have died. Amazing how

they saved this little guy. Great story!

[Rhiannon12866]

6. After all the dispiriting news recently, this story gave me hope and made me smile...

[Skittles]

7. amazing

would love an ortho doc to explain how it could be fixed that quickly.......I never hear about humans wearing a brace for just ten days for anything!