Injured sea turtle? Just print a splint!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 11:15
in Health & Medicine
Injured sea turtles are a fairly common sight along the North Carolina coast. Fortunately, these animals are pretty sturdy and have the capacity to heal themselves even without a lot of intervention. But veterinarians and rehabilitation specialists know that a turtle's recovery from injury may not be sufficient to allow them to survive in the wild, particularly if the injury affects mobility. So they're constantly looking at new and innovative ways to help these injured animals not just heal, but fully recover.
