How much does a Jaipur foot cost?
The Jaipur foot costs around 2,500 rupees ($33), whereas traditional prosthetics in the West can cost thousands of dollars.
How can I contact Jaipur foot?
Tel: 044-26693982, 26692813, 26692539.
Who is famous for Jaipur foot?
Pramod Karan Sethi
When Pramod Karan Sethi joined SMS Hospital in Jaipur in the 1950s and set up Rajasthan’s first orthopaedic department and then its rehabilitation centre, it was the beginning of his journey to making the artificial foot now famous as the Jaipur foot.
What is Jaipur foot technology?
Jaipur Foot Technology was a prosthetic limb created by the joint efforts of some renowned orthopaedic surgeons and innovative artisans in 1968, to meet the socio-cultural requirements of the physically disabled. It is a uniquely designed prosthetic termed as a universal design with its key feature being its mobility.
What is the most valuable quality of the Jaipur leg?
The Jaipur Foot has some advantages relative to conventional SACH (Solid Ankle Cushion Heel) feet, especially in the range of movements it offers. The articulation at the ‘ankle’ allows not only inversion-eversion movements but also dorsiflexion (essential for squatting, standing up from prone position, etc.)
Who is Jaipur Foot USA coordinator?
Vibhor Dhadda
USA coordinator of Jaipur Foot, Vibhor Dhadda, Principal of Fort Lee High School Dr.
Who is PK Sethi?
Pramod Karan Sethi, popularly known as Dr P K Sethi, made a unique contribution in orthopaedic rehabilitation by developing the Jaipur foot, a wood and rubber ankle-foot prosthesis which has changed the lives of millions of amputees in developing and underdeveloped countries.
Who is Dr Pramod Sethi?
Pramod Karan Sethi (28 November 1927 – 6 January 2008) was an Indian orthopaedic surgeon. He was awarded the Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 1981 and the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1981.
Is Jaipur Foot waterproof?
The materials used at the foot-end are waterproof and moderately mimic a real foot. These features help a physically-challenged person assimilate more easily in a semi-urban or rural setup in the Indian subcontinent and other developing countries.
What is the advantage that the Jaipur Foot had over commercial artificial legs?
Low cost is the main reason behind the popularity and reputation of Jaipur Foot. It is probably the world’s lowest cost prosthetic leg. Use of rubber and wood in manufacturing of Jaipur Foot helps keep the costs low.
What is the cost of artificial leg?
Questions & Answers on Prostheses
| Body Part | Min Price | Max Price |
|---|---|---|
| Arm | Rs 89999/Piece | Rs 250000/Piece |
| Cosmetic | Rs 4500/Piece | Rs 45999/Piece |
| Leg | Rs 15000/Piece | Rs 182400/Piece |