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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Advancements in Prosthetics – Inside The Socket – Part 01
Welcome to this Fourroux presentation of Advancements in Prosthetics. We’ve put together this special DVD for you, the Case Manager, to help you understand the challenges faced by prosthetic patients, as well as the latest in prosthetic care and technology. The Journey We begin with “The Journey,” an insightful program that includes hopeful one on one interviews and a unique window into patients lives from amputation, through rehabilitation and to recovery. “The Journey” is a great tool for helping new amputees. Inside Your Socket Next, the socket has been described as the most important part of a prosthesis. Learn the basics of lower extremity socket design, fitting, liners, socks, and more in our presentation entitled “Inside the Socket.” Prosthetic Physical Therapy Program Finally, proper physical therapy is essential to an amputee’s recovery. We invite you to join our staff Physical Therapist and see what our patients see in this excerpt from our home exercise program. Just one of the many tools we provide to help our patients achieve the freedom and independence they deserve.
