More Durable and Affordable Prosthetics Use DuPont Science
www2.dupont.com Title: Safe Footing – Handicap International estimates that a high-end prosthetic foot costs around 00. Dr. Robert Gabourie, Innovative founder of Niagara Prosthetics & Orthotics, teamed up with researchers at Queens University in Kingston, Canada, and DuPont to create a more affordable and durable prosthetic foot. They used DuPont™ Hytrel®, a flexible, sturdy polymer proven to withstand three million cycles of use. This prosthetic will be available to amputees in developing countries for less than 0 and can provide better work and living opportunities for amputees. This short video follows Jesus Carlos, a market trader and amputee who uses the Niagara Foot. JESÚS CLAROS MARKET TRADER, EL SALVADOR I wear my prosthesis all day, from 5 o’clock in the morning until night. From when I set out in the morning I’m working hard all day. I had one artificial foot that lasted only 15 days. MAIN TITLE SAFE FOOTING TITLE EL SALVADOR — FIELD TRIALS DON BOSCO UNIVERSITY DR. BRENDA TAPIA GÓMEZ TECHNICAL MANAGER, HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL An energy-return foot can cost as much as 00 for one foot….one foot! JESÚS CLAROS I was 18 years old when I was shot. I was hit in the right knee. We are a poor family. And we have a handicapped child who is a concern. Like any parent, I want to provide for him. DR. TIM BRYANT PROFESSOR, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY CANADA Mobility is really the key to independent living. So we’re developing a prosthetic foot called the Niagara Foot …
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Prosthetic Leg
My first Yt Video. Introducing Diabet Phil. This is a prosthetic Leg i recieved on Wed February 15 2012. Below the knee amputation was done December 7th 2011. Hoping to show other diabetics that we can still live normal loves. its not the end of the world. please subscribe but more importantly… GET TESTED!
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