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Jaipur below-knee prosthesis is indigenously designed and fabricated from locally available and durable high density polyethylene sheets and pipes and is fitted with world famous Jaipur foot. It is most functional prosthesis with a total contact socket. It looks like a normal limb, has good range of movement required for normal human locomotion. Total Contact Socket has many advantages over conventional open ended Socket which is integral part of the below knee shank like:
a) It provides better sensory feedback to the wearer,
b) It helps in preventing edema at the lower end of the stump and helps in improving venous return, a great advantage in the immediate post Surgical fittings.
c) Gives better proprioception to the wearer.
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It is a rapid-fit limb and can be fitted on the spot, as its fabrication time is approximately one hour. |
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Bio-mechanically, it is based on standard Patella-Tendon-Bearing prosthesis and scientifically fabricated to meet its, Alignment and weight distribution requirements for maximum comfort. Provide better gait and better proprioception is achieved in his total contact socket design. . |
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Functionally and cosmetically close to natural human limb: amputee can run, squat and sit cross-legged. An active amputee can climb tree, jump from heights. . |
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It is the most cost effective limb and most suitable for the handicapped persons in India and other developing countries. |
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It is water proof and no maintenance is required for this limb. |
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Bare foot walking is possible, amputee can work in wet and muddy fields and suitable for any type of terrain. The patient can wear shoes also, if he so desires. |
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