SHILLONG, Sep 17: The North Eastern Council (NEC) and the Composite Regional Centre (CRC), Shillong, recently provided two Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) beneficiaries from Meghalaya with ‘Custom 3D Scanner Printed Prosthetics’.
According to a statement, the beneficiaries, whose legs were amputated, were sent to the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Chennai, to provide the prosthesis.
“Based on the digital scanning carried out by Assam Electronic Development Corporation Limited (AMTRON), the data was provided to NIEPMD, Chennai, for detailed designing of the sockets (including expert involvement for pressure point markings, weight discharge etc,) for final-approved digital design. Thereafter, the sockets for the patients were printed using 3D Scanner Printing Technology,” the statement said.
The beneficiaries were also provided instructions by physiotherapist and occupational therapist, including the relevant exercises, on the everyday use of the prosthesis.
“On 5th Sept 2022, both amputees were fitted with 3D Printed Socket Prosthesis and the beneficiaries were amazed to see that the device fitted excellently well, besides the highly enhanced comfort and much better walk. Before leaving NEIPMD, Chennai, all further queries were answered to the full satisfaction of the Divyangjan beneficiaries,” the statement said.
It may be mentioned that the technologies like the ‘Custom 3D Scanner Printed Prosthetics’ are expected to aid in meeting challenges of healthcare needs.
“NEC intends to engage with the concerned Ministry, NER states and suitable institutions like AMTRON to use the technology for covering persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) beneficiaries all across Meghalaya and other Northeastern states,” the statement said.
