Above Knee Artificial Limb/TFP
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When a person loses their leg above the knee, they lose the will and ability to participate in daily life. Donate, and help a patient walk and live again.
TRANS-FEMORAL PROSTHESIS (ABOVE KNEE ARTIFICIAL LIMB)
Disability is a global issue and a significant public health problem. World Health Organization estimates a 15% of prevalence disability globally, with the majority of persons with disability (PWD) living in developing countries.
Persons with lower limb disability require assistive devices in the form of orthoses and prostheses, without which they face activity limitations, participation restrictions, and can poorer health and quality of life.
A Trans-Femoral Prosthesis (TFP) is an artificial limb that replaces any amputated limb above the knee.
5-15%
PWDs in need have access to assistive devices in poor countries
323
TFPs are provided per month
117,700
Cost of TFP
BENEFITS OF TFP
- Increases PWDs’ mobility, functioning & improves mental wellbeing
- Increases PWDs’ independence, self-determination, & participation in society
- Reduces economic burden for both hospitals & PWDs’ families