Cane and bamboo have been found to be viable and alternative basic construction materials for orthotic/prosthetic appliances and rehabilitation aids. Amongst the appliances made, the night splint and the upper limb splints have proved effective in field trials. The lower limb orthoses and prostheses however are still at an experimental stage. Of the rehabilitation aids, walkers, crutches and wheelchairs have been found to be remarkably useful, cheap and light.
References
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PeriquetA. O.PublicoL. Elbow crutches. ACROD/ICTA Sub-commission Asia-Pacific Region. Asia-Pacific disability aids and appliances handbook, Part 1 Mobility aids. ACROD/ICTA, Sydney NSW1982, (Aid number 202).
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SinghT. J.SinghG. B. Simple walking aid for lower limb amputees. Iri: ACROD/ICTA Sub-commission. Asia-Pacific Region. Asia-Pacific disability aids and appliances handbook, Part 1 Mobility aids. ACROD/ICTA, (Aid number 109), Sydney NSW1982
