Designed and developed a custom prosthetic front leg for an injured Indian pony at PFA Hospital, Mysuru.
The Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Gopalan College of Engineering and Management, has successfully designed and developed a custom prosthetic front leg for an injured Indian pony at PFA Hospital, Mysuru. The pony had suffered a severe injury to its front left leg which required amputation, and a prosthetic solution was required to restore its ability to stand and rehabilitate.
The project was initiated as per the direction of Mrs. Sunita Prabhakar, Director – Gopalan Foundation, and was coordinated through Col. Nawaz Shariff, GM – PFA Wildlife, with on-ground facilitation by Ms. Savitha, Managing Trustee – PFA Mysuru.
After healing of the amputated limb, the team visited PFA Mysuru on 02 March 2026 for fitment, and the prosthetic leg was successfully installed. The pony was able to stand comfortably, and veterinarians recommended a short training period for gait adaptation.
The project highlights the application of engineering innovation for animal welfare and social impact, demonstrating how academic expertise can contribute to real-world challenges.
This initiative was also featured in The Times of India , News18 and few more press media. The news article can be viewed here:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/custom-prosthetic-limb-helps-mare-walk-again/articleshow/128984318.cms
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