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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXheUzoCciw (0:00 – 0:38)
Transtibial Prosthetics for
Developing Countries
A Comparative Analysis with the 2ft Prosthetic Foot
Background Info• There is a Need!
o Huge demand due to land mines and diseaseo Most cannot receive prostheticso Prosthetics that are available are not meeting needs
• BYU 2ft Prostheticso Designed a prosthetic to address the needs that aren’t being meto Competitive with current prosthetic market
• Purpose: To Evaluate the 2ft Prosthetic Foot1. Establish Needs of Amputees2. Compare Current Market and 2ft Prosthetics3. Recommend Best Option
Before We Begin…General Needs of a “Developing Country”
o Large rural population o Low per capita incomeo Health care unable to meet
needs
Transtibial Prosthetic“Below-the-Knee”
Socket
Component
Foot
Needs of Developing Countries
4. Durabilityo Unpaved pathso Environmental conditionso Sturdy materials
5. Cleanliness and Comforto Prevent infection/funguso Protect limb o Allow hard work for long
periods of time
1. Costo Family annual income $200-
300o Their $40 = Our $20,000
2. Availabilityo Product availabilityo Clinic/tool availability
3. Functionality and Aestheticso Put back to rural worko Act as a normal footo Prevent “partial human”
treatment
Current Prosthetic Market
Peg Leg PVC/wooden
foot
Jaipur foot
Monolimb/ SACH foot2ft Prosthetic
foot
Peg Leg Advantageso Cheap, local materialso Very simple designo Easy to replace
Disadvantageso Poor functionalityo Poor aesthetico Not very durableo Uncomfortableo Hard to clean plaster
Cost Availability
Functionali
ty/
Aesthetics
Durability
Cleanliness
/
Comfort
Total
Peg Leg 10 10 3 3 2 28
PVC/Wooden Foot Advantageso Cheap, local materialso Fairly simple designo Somewhat easy to replaceo Some surface area
Disadvantageso Wood degrade and breako Not very durableo Uncomfortable o Hard to clean plaster
Cost Availability
Functionali
ty/
Aesthetics
Durability
Cleanliness
/
Comfort
Total
PVC/wood 8 8 5 4 3 28
Jaipur Foot Advantageso Very functionalo Smootho Human looko Durableo Comfortable
Disadvantageso Expensiveo Specially trained and
equipped clinicso Complicated design
Cost Availability
Functionali
ty/
Aesthetics
Durability
Cleanliness
/
Comfort
Total
Jaipur 2 5 10 8 8 33
Monolimb with SACH Foot
Advantageso Fair functionalityo Looks fairly humano Quick manufacturingo Durable plastic
Disadvantageso Expensiveo Special equipmento Heat damageo SACH foot is not very
functional
Cost Availability
Functionali
ty/
Aesthetics
Durability
Cleanliness
/
Comfort
Total
Monolimb 1 4 7 6 6 24
2ft Prosthetic Foot
Cost Availability
Functionali
ty/
Aesthetics
Durability
Cleanliness
/
Comfort
Total
2ft
Prosthetic6 7 8 8 9 38
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RDSeAeQ614 (2:27 – 2:59)
2ft Prosthetic Foot Advantageso Cheap, local materialso Simple design, easy to
makeo Functionalo Biomechanics like footo Durableo Clean
Disadvantageso Moderate costo Require some trainingo Doesn’t look very human
Cost Availability
Functionali
ty/
Aesthetics
Durability
Cleanliness
/
Comfort
Total
2ft
Prosthetic6 7 8 8 9 38
Peg Leg PVC/wood Jaipur Monolimb 2ft. Prosthetic0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Total Score
Peg Leg PVC/wood Jaipur Monolimb 2ft. Prosthetic0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Cost
Availability
Functionality
Durability
Cleanliness
Score of Each Criteria
Conclusion2ft Prosthetic design is well-rounded, simple, and affordable.
This can be the difference between a sedentary and solitary life, and an active and fulfilling one.
This reflects the heart of the 2ft Prosthetic mantra, which is “Bringing hope to amputees, one leg at a time.”
Current Prosthetic Market
Peg Leg PVC/wooden
foot
Jaipur foot
Monolimb/ SACH foot2ft Prosthetic
foot
Thank You! Questions?