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artificial limbs which are the transtibial, transfemoral,
transradial, and transhumeral prostheses.
Current scenario and
market development
The usage of Cosmetic Arm and Mechanical Arm
for upper limb is more prevalent in India. Some of
the players in manufacturing and supplying these
prosthetics which may be worth mentioning are
- Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of
India (ALIMCO), Kanpur which produces 355 types
of aids and appliances with a product range includes
orthotic and prosthetic appliances for upper and
lower extremities, spinal braces, cervical collars,
traction kits, rehabilitation aids like wheel chairs,
crutches and tri-wheelers. The corporation provides
tools and equipment required for fitment of orthotic
and prosthetic assemblies by the Limb Fitting Centre. - The Jaipur Foot brand of Bhagwan Mahaveer
Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) is the world’s
largest organization rehabilitating over 1.55 million
disabled gives assistance including artificial limbs,
calipers and other aids and appliances totally free of
charge. - Tata group have opened 15 authorized centers
across India to facilitate the patients. They run them
in collaboration with private practitioners and non-
governmental organizations. They have long-term
programs for manufacturing prosthetic products and
to remain in competition in field of biomedical aids
and appliance business.
Cranes Mechanical prosthetic arm (Source-openprosthetics)- Saket Ortho Appliances Centre is involved in
manufacturing and supplying artificial lower limbs,
cosmetic restoration (silicone base artificial fingers,
ears, nose, eyes, parial hand/foot, etc.), traction kit,
walker-crutches, latex free grip band and weight lose
belt. Some more products are upper limb, diabetic-
ortho foot wear, diabetic-ortho silicon foot care,
pressure garment, contoured back support etc. - Nevedac Prosthetic Centre recognized by
central government a pioneer in the field of artificial
limbs in Asia. It provides low cost artificial limbs and
orthotic appliances and has rehabilitated over 65,000
disabled persons. - International Prosthetic Eye Centre in
Hyderabad, known to provide the best customized
ocular (artificial eye) and maxillofacial (orbit, ear,
nose, facial) prosthetic services. - Endolite India is a rehabilitation service
company in Delhi having a network of 250
franchises. Company aims at providing reliable,
cost effective, technologically superior prosthetic &
orthotic products with technical and clinical support
providing range if prosthetic system to maximize
benefits to the clients. - Ottobock India being one of the reputed
artificial limb (prosthetic arms and legs) fitting
centers in India, offering prosthetic legs and
prosthetic arms to assist people to regain their
freedom. 9. Ossur India provides Non-invasive
orthopedics to deliver advanced and innovative
technologies within the fields of prosthetics, braces,
supports and compression therapy etc.
Cost of performing Prosthetics
With high end infrastructure and expertise in
the healthcare sector there is always growing
improvement in the field of Artificial Limb
Prosthesis Surgery. Global patients have made this
country the first preferred place due to the low cost
and high quality Artificial Limb Prosthesis Surgery.
The most advanced medical treatment and the
medical experts help patients with post-treatment
recovery and physical therapies to help them get
friendly with new limbs. Facilities are available at
reasonable cost.COST OF PROSTHESIS
SURGERY IN INDIA
Prosthesis US($) India( $)
Transradial 6,000 2,000
Transtibial 8,000 3,500
Transhumeral 15,000 6,500
Transfemoral 10,000 4,000(Source- forerunners healthcare consultants)Recent Technology Development
The choice of prosthetics is based on the requirement
of the user. Most of the works are in nascent stages
and lacks integration with the technology due to its
multidisciplinary nature and the nonavailability of
funds. However several breakthrough technologies