[AMP-L] Knee ‘Kadam’ Aims to Improve Life For Above-knee Amputees

[Wayne Renardson]

via Newz Hook:

Indian Institute of Technology Madras Researchers have launched 
India´s first indigenously developed Polycentric Prosthetic Knee, which 
aims to improve the quality of life for thousands of above-knee 
amputees. Called `Kadam,´ this `Made in India´ product is a polycentric 
knee for Above Knee Prosthesis developed in association with Society 
for Biomedical Technology (SBMT) and Mobility India.  

Kadam makes it possible for above-knee amputees to walk with a 
comfortable gait. Not just mobility, it also aims to improve the quality of 
life of users through increased community participation, access to  
education, livelihood opportunities and overall well-being.

The rest of the story, with photo, here:  

https://tinyurl.com/ya6tgl3p

with a link to:

Low cost inflatable prosthetic hand provides amputees with tactile 
feedback in real time  

Wayne R.