Kinondo Kwetu Hospital's new Prosthetic and Orthotics center is opened
Thanks to a donation from King Baudouin Foundation, we can now, by using 3D technology, produce prostheses and orthoses at the hospital’s new Prosthetics and Orthotics Center, the first of its kind in Kwale county. Many children and adults are in need for this service, that has been costly and not well adapted to the individuals’ special needs.
By leveraging 3D printing capabilities, we have significantly reduced fabrication time, improved customization and enhanced the overall quality of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
WHAT WE DO
The following services are available:
1. Assessment and Consultation: A team of experienced Orthopedic Technologists, Prosthetists and Orthotists dedicated to conduct thorough evaluations and consultations to determine the specific needs of each patient.
2. 3D Scanning and Modeling: Utilization of advanced 3D scanning technology, where we create precise digital models of patients' limbs, which serve as the basis for customizing prosthetic and orthotic devices.
3. 3D Printing and Fabrication: We are utilizing 3D printers to manufacture prosthetic sockets and orthotic devices based on the digital models, ensuring a precise fit and improved comfort.
4. Fitting and Alignment: Skilled technicians will expertly fit and align the prosthetic and orthotic devices to ensure optimal functionality and alignment with the patient's body.
5. Rehabilitation and Training: Our center provides comprehensive rehabilitation programs and training sessions to help patients adapt to their new prosthetic or orthotic devices and regain mobility and functional independence.
6. Maintenance and Repair: We will offer ongoing maintenance and repair services to ensure the longevity and functionality of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
The official opening was held on August 1st 2023
Our Main Objectives
To establish a fully equipped orthotics and prosthetics center that utilizes 3D Technology
To provide accessible and affordable prosthetic and orthotic devices to individuals with limb loss and weakened limbs
To enhance the quality and efficiency of prosthetic and orthotic fabrication processes through the integration of the 3D printing Technology.
To provide training and education programs for healthcare professionals/ technicians and patients on the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Our 3D Technology has enabled us provide variety of the prosthetics and orthotics services at the cheapest prices in Kenya. Some of our services include; prosthesis for transtibial(below knee) amputation, transfemoral(above knee) amputation, an AFO brace(ankle-foot orthosis), KAFO brace (knee-ankle-foot orthosis, or long leg brace).
BENEFICIARIES
Ismail Kalimbo is a 4 years old boy who was born with a conjenital amputation already. He was put on a prostheis leg while at 2 years but unfortunately the prosthetic leg got worn out so fast before he adapted to it perfectly. Ismael's parents couldn't afford any other prosthetic leg for now another two years due to high cost of prosthetic legs in other hospitals, that has made his mum carry him everywhere, with so many questions to answer from her son, like, "mum, why am I not like others who have legs? Why don't I play and run? Why are fellow kids mocking me that I'm not like them? I also need a leg like them."
When they heard about the most affordable long-lasting prosthetic leg at Kinondo Kwetu Hospital, they definately regained their lost hope and today Ismail can run and play comfortably as others. A face radiant with a brighter future is back!
Joshua Wangio is a 10 years old boy with a conjenital amputation. His mother rarely speaks about her story how she has painfully struggled with a son having such a disability, moving from hospital to hospital longing for a long lasting solution for his son but unfortunaley most of the solutions are shortlived and strainous to the boy. He loves riding bicyles but rarely does he get the capability to do so.
When they heard about the availability of the affordable, comfortably customized long-lasting prosthetic leg at kinondo Kwetu Hospital, Joshua's dream came true and now he can comfortably ride at best comfort ever experienced. His mother is today a happy woman because she has finally put a merry heart in her son, a hope that can't be extinguished today or future.
Asha Abdulrahim, a 15 years old Secondary School girl had a conjenital amputation. She has lived with it, years-in-years-out, facing many social, mental and even physical challenges as a child and even as an adolescent. Shame and negative talks have covered her journey of life until when her parents heard about Kinondo Hospital Hospital giving a new hope for such disabled in the society. Today, Asha can confortably wear her closed shoes and socks in school uniform, walk in sandals, ride bicycle and many more things without anyone realizing that she has a prosthetic leg.
Nima Changu is a 44 years old lady who got amputation due to a diabetic wound that resulted from blisters in the toe and could not heal after many attempted medical treatments. Losing a limb for an adult is something not easily accepted by the victim, but the bitter part is living by it every day, a new life that has just suddenly appeared. Nima tried some prosthetics before but they were making her more uncofortable and almost causing her more harm in the pelvic bones before Kinondo Kwetu Hospital came to her rescue with a more digitized way to produce the most comfortable prosthetics.
Today, Nima can comfortably walk and feel no stigma since it is almost impossible for anyone meeting her for the first time to realize that she has a missing limb. Thank you Kinondo Kwetu Hospital!
Elvis Karisa is an 8 years old boy with a conjenital amputation. His father has been struggling to find ways of helping his son to walk again but the solutions he has been getting have been so much short-lived and very much uncomfortable.
He can now smile with the strong 3D printed prosthetics that is making him(Elvis) to walk comfortably to school, play and continue with his normal daily life. Today, he is a happy boy because of our services at Kinondo Kwetu Hospital.
Abel Munga Muyombo is an 11 years boy with a conjenital amputation. He has had some prosthesis that have been more uncomfortable to his limb and even to his health generally as shown in the image 1. But today, Abel can now smile while wearing a modern 3D printed prosthetic limb which is much durable, comfortable and affordable.
