Duck born with a backwards foot given 3-D printed prosthetic

Born in a high school Biology class, Buttercup had difficulties walking due to his deformed foot. He was transferred to Feathered Angels Waterfowl Sanctuary, where one of his caregivers knew he had to take immediate action to protect against inevitable injuries and infection. The foot was amputated, and a prosthetic was 3D printed as a replacement. The foot was modeled after the left foot of Buttercup’s sister, Minnie.

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Photo via Feathered Angels Waterfowl Sanctuary