IFIT Helps Persons with Limb Loss in Botswana

This summer, Dr. Timothy Dillingham and his son Rhys visited Botswana with a goal to help persons with limb loss obtain a comfortable, durable socket.  Through the UPenn-Botswana Partnership they visited several locations and fit 17 persons in a 7 day time period.  They had four hockey bags loaded with these modular devices and a backpack with hand tools.  

Many of these persons were not able to obtain a prosthetic, while others had devices that were old and uncomfortable.  The adjustable system was fit within 1-2 hours and allowed subjects to walk without issue.  See more about this trip in our tab "International Relief Efforts" under "Research".