LIMBS International engages communities and transforms lives through affordable, sustainable prosthetic solutions and rehabilitation services in developing countries. LIMBS believes that every individual – regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, economic status, or nationality – deserves love, compassion, respect, and the opportunity to become a productive member of society. Everyday we work to give people hope and a chance for a better life.
a remarkable breakthrough in low cost prosthetic technology
LIMBS new Executive Director and PhD. candidate, Lucas Galey, has published a paper in the peer-reviewed journal, Prosthesis, which describes his low-cost smart-knee, dubbed the "E-Knee." Galey offers proof of concept that "a prototype microprocessor knee can be manufactured for less than $1,000 with comparable stability and user experience to a standard high end device." Galey has been working on the experimental leg system since his undergraduate days. The project is an outgrowth of Galey’s long-term involvement with LIMBS.
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LIMBS International was named the winner of the Drucker Prize for nonprofit innovation for its LIMBox and Community-Based Rehabilitation program. Click HERE for more information.
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In the fall of 2021, we lost our president, Oscar González. Despite our loss, we will honor Oscar’s passion for LIMBS by continuing our mission: transforming lives. Read more about it at the bottom of the page, HERE.
LIMBS International is the only nonprofit humanitarian organization in the world that provides a full prosthetic leg system and comprehensive rehabilitation program for amputees for only $600-1,000, Your support is greatly appreciated.
our WORKIn the developing world, the ability to walk is crucial to survival. LIMBS has created its own prosthetic technologies and rehabilitation programs to help amputees regain their mobility and self respect. Every day, LIMBS strives to give our patients hope and a new chance at life .
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our approach
COMMUNITY REHABilitationLIMBS partners with local community groups to provide comprehensive Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) programs with critical services such as physical therapy, counseling, and social reintegration and advocacy.
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TRANSFORMING LIVESIn developing countries, the loss of a leg usually results in the loss of jobs, friends, family, independence, dignity, and hope. LIMBS seeks to restore mobility to amputees as the first step in transforming their lives.
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TECHNOLOGY developmentSince 2004, LIMBS has been committed to designing and manufacturing sustainable, affordable, and high-quality prosthetic solutions for amputees in the developing world who have very limited access to quality medical care and prosthetic devices. .
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