Prof Enamul Hoque receives BDT 4,25,000 grant for developing cost-effective prosthetic leg for military and general amputees
Cost-Effective Prosthetic Leg for Military and General Amputees: Local Availability,
Enhancing Functionality and Gait Accuracy
The increasing demand for affordable and functional prosthetic devices for Military and General
Amputees, especially in low- and middle-income countries, underscore the need for cost-effective transfemoral prostheses. The history of prosthetic tool development dates back to prehistoric times, when ancient cultures employed techniques like the procedure to create devices made of metal, stones, and bones. Over time, advancements resulted in the development of complex engineering-based manufacturing processes that employ CAD/CAM, structured light scanning, CT scanning, additive manufacturing, reverse engineering, and other techniques for manufacturing exclusive soft-tissue prostheses. Currently, the prosthetic legs are mostly import-oriented and thus costly from the local (Bangladeshi) context. This project aims to develop a cost-effective prosthetic leg for military and general amputees using locally available resources.