If someone loses his limb in an accident or loses any part of his body due to any disease, then he does not need to worry today. Now science has progressed so much that in such situations people also get artificial limbs and they can live their life with its help. But some poor people or especially people from rural areas, who lack money, cannot buy them. But there is a place in the country from where cheap artificial limbs can be purchased.
Where can one get cheap artificial limbs?
Talking about the cheapest or most affordable artificial limbs in India, these are provided by NGOs like Bhagwan Mahavir Vikal Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) (Jaipur Foot) and Narayan Seva Sansthan. These organizations are usually given free or at a low cost. This facility is especially available for the people of rural areas. Apart from this, ALIMCO (Indian Artificial Limb Manufacturing Corporation) is a government organization that provides artificial limbs at low cost. They especially provide artificial legs.
What to keep in mind while buying artificial limbs?
It is not just about buying artificial limbs at low cost, but many other things are also taken into consideration while buying them. Before buying artificial limbs, it is necessary to know whether you need limbs for the upper body or for the lower body. There are many types of artificial limbs available in the market such as transradial, transhumeral, transtibial and transfemoral. They have their own different functions and features. Apart from this, it is also necessary to pay attention to the material used to make the artificial limbs, such as whether they are made of aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and silicone.
How should the maintenance be?
Before buying artificial limbs, it is also important to see whether they are fitting well in your body or not and whether they are comfortable or not. Apart from the cost of prosthetic limbs, it is also important to check the insurance policy whether it will cover prosthetic limbs or not. If yes, then what is the limit of coverage. Apart from this, they also have to be kept very carefully so that they do not get damaged. If possible, durable and eco-friendly prosthetic limbs should be chosen.
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