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Prabin receives his new prosthesis

Inclusion Rehabilitation
Nepal

Prabin, 6, lives in southeastern Nepal with his parents. Born without the lower part of his right leg, his prosthesis has changed his life. But he’s growing fast and it’s time for it to be replaced!

Ambika, Prosthetist and Orthotist is fitting Prabin, with a new prosthesis.

Ambika, Prosthetist and Orthotist is fitting Prabin, with a new prosthesis. | © A.Thapa / HI

Prabin was the youngest child we’ve ever supported at the centre”

Prabin and Ambika doing a high five after the new prosthesis was fitted. © A.Thapa / HIAfter months spent worrying about their son’s future, Prabin’s family finally found hope when a social worker referred them to HI’s partner Community-Based Rehabilitation Centre in Biratnagar. There they met Ambika Sharma, a Prosthetist and Orthotist, and they formed a lifelong friendship.

Ambika recalls meeting the family for the first time.

Prabin was only one year old when I met him for the first time. He was the youngest child we’ve ever supported at the centre.”

It was difficult to make a leg for such a small child. But Ambika persevered until she had fitted Prabin with his first prosthesis.

“Just as they outgrow shirts, pants and shoes, they will outgrow their prosthesis”

Prabin is trying out his new prothesis. © A.Thapa / HIToday, Prabin is 6 and he has come to the centre to receive a brand new prosthesis, his 4th device. His old one has been adjusted several times but is now too small.

He’s also come back to see his friend, Ambika. Over the years they have become very close.

“Growth is an important aspect when working with children” Ambika explains. “As their bodies change, their prosthesis has to be adapted or changed in a similar manner to accommodate them. Just as they outgrow shirts, pants and shoes, they will outgrow their prosthesis.”

Prabin can't wait to try out his new leg but when Ambika puts it on for the first time, it’s slightly too big. She has to adjust it several times until it’s perfect.

Prabin is trying out his new prothesis. © A.Thapa / HIWith his new leg fitted, Ambika and Prabin can try it out with his new shoes. They play a game that they’ve played many times before - heel up, heel down, short strides, long strides.

Ambika has to slow him down and make sure no further adjustments are needed. But this one is just right.

It should be good for another year before he’s worn it out with his endless energy!

Date published: 13/04/23

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