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Hi all,
Our research group is pursuing some hip biomechanics research related to the
ligamentum teres and were hoping to find a cadaveric animal model that would
be appropriate. We "like" the immature pig hip but our vendor has had an
extremely difficult time obtaining enough for a typical in-vitro
biomechanics study. Thus, we are considering a sheep model instead. We
would prefer anatomy that is somewhat dimensionally similar to our
adolescent population. I would be very thankful to anyone who can recommend
some other companies that would provide this type of service (access to
animal tissue). Due to shipping costs/reasons, continental US animal tissue
vendors are a priority.
Seems like this might be relevant to the folks doing in-vitro orthopedic
biomechanics research, so I will be sure to post a reply. I did a quick
archive search and remarkably found "no hits", although I think that might
have something to do with the string list.
Kind regards to all,
Andrew
Andrew Mahar
Director
Orthopedic Biomechanics Research Center
Children's Hospital - San Diego
MC5054
3020 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-576-1700 x3181
Lab: 858-966-4975
Fax: 858-966-8187
amahar@chsd.org
Our research group is pursuing some hip biomechanics research related to the
ligamentum teres and were hoping to find a cadaveric animal model that would
be appropriate. We "like" the immature pig hip but our vendor has had an
extremely difficult time obtaining enough for a typical in-vitro
biomechanics study. Thus, we are considering a sheep model instead. We
would prefer anatomy that is somewhat dimensionally similar to our
adolescent population. I would be very thankful to anyone who can recommend
some other companies that would provide this type of service (access to
animal tissue). Due to shipping costs/reasons, continental US animal tissue
vendors are a priority.
Seems like this might be relevant to the folks doing in-vitro orthopedic
biomechanics research, so I will be sure to post a reply. I did a quick
archive search and remarkably found "no hits", although I think that might
have something to do with the string list.
Kind regards to all,
Andrew
Andrew Mahar
Director
Orthopedic Biomechanics Research Center
Children's Hospital - San Diego
MC5054
3020 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-576-1700 x3181
Lab: 858-966-4975
Fax: 858-966-8187
amahar@chsd.org