VISAKHAPATNAM: In a first-of-its-kind achievement in India, the Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Visakhapatnam successfully fitted a custom-designed prosthetic limb for a pet on April 4, 2025.
The initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Animal Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) under AMTZ. The prosthetic limb was made from durable polypropylene, featuring a soft inner liner for comfort and an anti-skid base to aid walking and running. The innovative procedure was tailored to restore mobility to an injured dog, offering it a renewed chance at life. The pet’s owner, KA Tulasi, said, “Watching our dog walk again filled us with joy.”