IVRI performs first indigenous hip transplant in dog
Lucknow: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, set a record by carrying out a hip transplant on a dog using indigenous technology.
This first of its kind transplant in the country was carried out by IVRI scientist Dr Rohit Kumar and his team.
A govt spokesperson said that artificial hips were not available for dogs in India, and when required, one had to depend on foreign equipment, which costs up to Rs 5 lakh.
"IVRI has developed a completely indigenous hip system based on cemented technology for Indian breed dogs, which will provide a better life to dogs at a very low cost," a govt spokesperson said.
The transplant was possible after three years of intensive research.
Technical assistance was provided by human orthopaedic surgeon from Bareilly Dr Alok Singh, along with Yogesh Saxena and Devesh Saxena of Bareilly Medicare firm.
The artificial hip and equipment used in the surgery were manufactured in collaboration with Gujarat's Life Ortho Care company.
The team of doctors included principal scientist Dr Rohit Kumar, Dr Amarpal, Dr AC Saxena, Dr AM Pawade, Dr T Sai Kumar, and researcher Dr Kamlesh Kumar.
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Their first successful surgery was done in Dehradun, the second at IVRI, and the third on a service dog of Sambhal police. So far, three dogs have received a new lease on life from these surgeries.
IVRI director Dr Triveni Dutt said, "This is a milestone towards India's self-reliance in veterinary medicine. We will make this technology available to dog breeders across the country as soon as possible and transfer it to industrial sector."
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