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DR P.K. Sethi : Orthopaedist

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DR P.K. Sethi : Orthopaedist
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Since then, thousands of amputees have felt the joy of mobility all over again. Therubber limb has the appearance of a normal foot and its durable, waterproof surfacepermits even barefoot walking. Today, the Jaipur Foot has travelled—successfullyfitted on to landmine-victims in countries as far apart as Cambodia, Honduras, Bangladesh,Kenya and Sri Lanka. "It’s not the technical or design features that excite me.Those shall pass," says the doctor, "I cherish it for its understanding of valuesystems that ought to influence our healthcare policy.

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