The conceptual 'Ring' prosthetic leg has been designed by Snežana Jeremić as a piece of medical equipment that will enable children in developing nations to be supported if they have lost a limb.
The prosthetic works by being worn by the child and being adjusted as they grow and mature to ensure it's always optimally suited to their body size and type. This is achieved thanks to an adjustable foot portion to ensure an optimal stride as well as the upper portion that can be paired with additional rings to suit the persons body as they grow and develop.
The conceptual 'Ring' prosthetic leg speaks to a need for more adjustable healthcare equipment to ensure that individuals don't need a whole new device every time they have a growth spurt.
Adjustable Developing Nation Prosthetics
The 'Ring' Prosthetic Leg Grows Along with Children
Trend Themes
1. Adjustable Prosthetics - Creating and innovating prosthetics with adjustable features can accommodate the need for adaptive healthcare equipment without having to obtain a new medical device every time
2. Growth-supporting Prosthetics - Prosthetics that provide a supportive element that can easily be adjusted depending on the grow and development stage of an individual can improve cost efficiency and healthcare access
3. Developing Nation Healthcare Equipment - Designing and manufacturing affordable healthcare equipment with adjustable features, such as prosthetics, can cater to the needs of individuals in developing nations
Industry Implications
1. Medical Equipment Manufacturers - Medical equipment manufacturers can innovate their products to provide adjustable features, such as those on the 'Ring' prosthetic leg, for optimized healthcare equipment for their consumers
2. Prosthetics Industry - With the rise of demand on adjustable prosthetics, companies in the prosthetics industry should invest in research and development to manufacture advanced prosthetic devices for consumers with disabilities
3. Non-profit and Humanitarian Organizations - Non-profit organizations and humanitarian groups can expand their reach by providing children in developing nations with adaptive, adjustable prosthetic products like the 'Ring' prosthetic leg