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IIT Madras Researchers Launch Affordably-Priced Polycentric Prosthetic Knee
The Polycentric Prosthetic Knee, Kadam, makes it possible for above-knee amputees to walk with a comfortable gait. It also seeks to improve the quality of life of users through increased community participation, access to education, livelihood opportunities and overall well-being.
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Made In India: IIT Madras Launches First Indigeneous Prosthetic Knee
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) on Friday announced the launch of the country's first indigenously developed polycentric prosthetic knee, 'Kadam', and said it meets international quality standards while being more affordable.
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Tooth Flossing Leads to Knee Infection in US Woman
In a rare medical condition, a woman in the US got a nasty bacterial infection in her prosthetic knee due to her vigorous tooth flossing regimen.
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Cheaper, High-Performing Prosthetic Knee Being Tested in India
Scientists, including those of Indian-origin, have designed a cheap prosthetic knee that mimics normal walking motion and are testing the prototype in India, where about 230,000 above-knee amputees currently live.
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Oscar Pistorius was photographed in bloody prosthetics after shooting girlfriend
During the trial proceedings on Day 10, prosecutors displayed two photos on TV monitors in the courtroom, with the first of the muscled double-amputee Olympic athlete standing facing a camera. There are blood stains up to the knees of his limbs and his shorts are also bloodied, but his naked chest appears to be clean of blood.
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IIT Madras Researchers Launch Affordably-Priced Polycentric Prosthetic Knee
The Polycentric Prosthetic Knee, Kadam, makes it possible for above-knee amputees to walk with a comfortable gait. It also seeks to improve the quality of life of users through increased community participation, access to education, livelihood opportunities and overall well-being.
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Made In India: IIT Madras Launches First Indigeneous Prosthetic Knee
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) on Friday announced the launch of the country's first indigenously developed polycentric prosthetic knee, 'Kadam', and said it meets international quality standards while being more affordable.
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Tooth Flossing Leads to Knee Infection in US Woman
In a rare medical condition, a woman in the US got a nasty bacterial infection in her prosthetic knee due to her vigorous tooth flossing regimen.
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Cheaper, High-Performing Prosthetic Knee Being Tested in India
Scientists, including those of Indian-origin, have designed a cheap prosthetic knee that mimics normal walking motion and are testing the prototype in India, where about 230,000 above-knee amputees currently live.
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Oscar Pistorius was photographed in bloody prosthetics after shooting girlfriend
During the trial proceedings on Day 10, prosecutors displayed two photos on TV monitors in the courtroom, with the first of the muscled double-amputee Olympic athlete standing facing a camera. There are blood stains up to the knees of his limbs and his shorts are also bloodied, but his naked chest appears to be clean of blood.
