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Rotary Club: Coronado Project Title: Limbs of Freedom 1. Describe the project. What was done, when and where did project activities take place? The Limbs of Freedom clinic was constructed in Ensenada, Mexico. This project has been ongoing for nearly 20 years and has grown substantially over the years. We have historically provided 6-8 new limbs at each clinic, with 3-4 clinics each year. Recently, we have started to provide limbs by 3-D printing and have increased our new prosthetic output to 10-15 limbs per clinic. In addition to providing new limbs to new patients, we also service our growing number of patients from prior clinics who return for revisions and repairs. We also evaluate 10 or more patients each clinic who are evaluated, measurements taken, etc who will then become the patients receiving a limb at the next clinic. Our total list of patients for each clinic involves a combination of the above (new patients and old patients requiring attention) and will be approximately 30-40 patients or more when we return in July 2023. Our team of volunteers leaves San Diego at 6am on Friday; we arrive at Ensenada at 8am and over the next 2-3 days and the work is completed with us returning late on Sunday afternoon/evening. The labor is entirely provided by volunteers (Rotarians and non-Rotarians). Our budget (90%) is largely spent on materials used in fabricating the prosthetics. The Rotarians in Mexico typically provide meals etc as well as procuring last minute supplies that we need to keep the clinic fully operational. The Rotary Club of Coronado(specifically theLimbs of Freedom Committee) is partnering with LIMBER Prosthetics and Orthotics to provide innovative prosthetic care for our limb recipients in Ensenada, Mexico. LIMBER Prosthetics and Orthotics combines the latest in 3D scanning, digital design, and additive manufacturing technologies to develop affordable and personalized prosthetic limbs. In the past they have been able to manufacture below -knee prosthetic limbs. This year they will start printing above knee adaptation. We leverage LiDAR and structured light scanning embedded in smart phones to create a "digital twin" of the patient. Using digital design, the scan is transformed into a personalized device that can be 3D printed. This unique approach enables us to print the entire prosthesis in a single piece, while retaining multi-axial dynamic gait performance through our design. Our single-piece design, the LIMBER Uni-Leg is the key to unlocking the benefits of digital design and #D printing because alignment and functionality is transferred from scan data through to the printed program. 2. How many people benefited from this project? Each clinic benefit this year so far has benefitted 20-36 amputees. 3. Who were the beneficiaries, how were they impacted by this project, and what humanitarian need was met? The beneficiaries of this project are individuals in Ensenda, Mexico who have lost a limb due to an accident, birth defect or a disease. The recipients of these prosthesis are able to regain normal activities and also return to gainful employment. The humanitarian benefit is that these individuals self esteem and quality of life are greatly improved because the have regained normal mobility. 4. How many Rotarians participated in the project? Approximately 16 Rotarians so far this year have participatedin a clini. There is one more clinic scheduled. 5. What did they do? Please give at least two examples, not including financial support provided to the project. The Rotarians attended the clinic in Ensenada along with the technicians and Limber personnel. The Rotarians provide the needed support that enables the clinic to preform efficiently by organizing the patients which allows the technicians to measure, fit and repair the prosthetic devices. 6. If a cooperating organization was involved, what was its role? The Califia-Ensenada Rotary Club cooperates by helping organize and run the clinics in the Ensenada clinic. 7. Income
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