Paralysed dog walks again with pioneering 3D-printed spine

Bespoke 3D-printed spinal screws and special surgical cement helped stabilise Arthur the Cockapoo's spine
A beloved family dog has been given the ability to walk again after a leading team of vets gave him a pioneering new 3D-printed spine

A beloved family dog has been given the ability to walk again after a leading team of vets gave him a pioneering new 3D-printed spine

A beloved family dog has been given the ability to walk again after a leading team of vets gave him a pioneering new 3D-printed spine.

Arthur, a six month old Cockapoo, had been paralysed for two days after all of his limbs suddenly became weak, meaning he collapsed and could not walk.

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