Amputees Get A Leg Up With New Tech – Asian Scientist Magazine

Singaporean Tan Ter Cheah, a 53-year-old amputee due to synovial sarcoma, has seen significant advancements in prosthetic technology over the years. With her current prosthetic leg being more comfortable and functional than her childhood one, she benefits from technological improvements like silicon socks, soft plastic sockets, and adjustable ankle joints. As spending on healthcare increases in the Asia Pacific region, robotic prosthetics are becoming more accessible, offering unique solutions for individuals like Tan. Prosthetists like Trevor Binedell at Singapore’s Tan Tock Seng Hospital utilize both traditional casting methods and digital scanning to create customized prosthetic limbs, ensuring comfort and functionality for patients like Tan, who actively participate in the fitting process to achieve optimal results.

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