December 2003
University of Michigan
With five and a half million amputees, there is an almost
overwhelming need for an inexpensive artificial foot/lower limb
prosthesis in India. Any solution also has to meet the needs of the
Indian lifestyle - walking barefooted, squatting, and sitting
cross-legged. With innovative design and use of materials, Jaipur Foot
(a non-profit organization) has created a low-cost prosthesis that it
fits on sixteen thousand patients annually, allowing their return to
their chosen professions in the fields and cities without loss of
income or productivity.
To view the case study, either click on the attachment below, or view the original link here.
| Attachment | Size |
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| JaipurFoot.pdf | 450.44 KB |





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