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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
PROSTHETIC LEGS

1. What types of prosthetic limbs are provided by Standing With Hope?

2. What is an endoskeletal prosthesis?

3. What is an exoskeletal prosthesis?

4. What is a socket?

5. What kind of socket does Standing With Hope use?

6. Is special machinery required to make an acrylic resin socket?

7. How do you make an endoskeletal prosthetic limb?

8. How long does it take to make a limb?

9. Isn't there a faster way to make limbs?

10. How do the limbs created by Standing With Hope in Africa compare to USA-made prosthetic limbs?

11. How do you know how the limbs made in Africa compare to the ones in the USA?

12. How much does it cost Standing With Hope to make a limb?

13. Aren't there cheaper ways to make prostheses?

14. How much does it cost the patient in Africa?

15. Can the people of Africa afford the limb?

16. How long will the leg last?

17. What can I do to get involved?
Peter helping a young girl to walk.
From Bubble Wrap to Resin, DHL makes sure all our supplies get to Ghana on time.
Peter and Gracie_Dancing
Gracie showing Vivian Abobo (9) how to use her new leg.
Peter instructing a Standing With Hope patient on how to care for his new prosthetic limb.