A bamboo prosthesis Brazilian innovation which is revolutionizing access to care.
Durable, accessible and ingenious, this prosthesis designed with bamboo and vegetable resin could change the lives of thousands of amputees.
In Brazil, three amputations are practiced each hour. In France it is 8400 per year of the lower limb according to public health France and heath date hubor one hour. However, the high cost of a prosthesis – which can reach until 8 000 euros – makes access to this still very limited device for many patients. And in the public system, some expect More than two years Before receiving one.
Faced with this health emergency, a team of researchers from the public university of São Paulo (UNESP) has developed a Innovative, ecological and ultra-economic prosthesis : the Protebammade from bamboo fiber and castor resin (Mamona, in Portuguese).
Here you will understand that this research can revolutionize the world.
A prosthesis model at around € 270
Its creator, João Victor Gomes dos Santosan industrial designer, explains that this prosthesis has been thought of as a transitional solution But fully functional.
“Protbam costs around 1,500 reais, allowing patients to start their rehabilitation and regain autonomy while waiting for their final prosthesis.”
Tested in several hospitals in the state of São Paulo, this prosthesis has shown a durability of at least one year.
The assets of the Protbam
Comfort and lightness
The Bamboo finesse combined with the flexibility of the resin offers an excellent comfort levelessential for patients in the adaptation phase.
Ecological and local
Made from materials renewablethis prosthesis values l’agriculture durable et Small local producers. No component is imported.
Financially accessible
The choice of locally available raw materials allows a drastic reduction in costswithout compromise on quality or safety. Because we must think of the African country, in development and poor population.
Adaptability and promising future
Originally designed for amputations under the knee, the protabam could soon be Available for other types of amputationswith a little more investment.
Hope for inclusion
Beyond technology, this innovation carries a strong message: social and medical inclusion should not be a luxury. Thanks to solutions such as Protbam, it becomes possible to Make mobility and dignity to thousands of peoplewhile respecting the planet.
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