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Early Orthotic Intervention:Preventing Permanent Disability

At Sukriti, our primary focus is on averting potential disabilities before they become permanent. We’ve been extending mobility aids like calipers, walkers, splints and braces to children with limb impairments through extensive community outreach programs. Our flagship initiative at the Institute for Child Health (ICH) in Chennai provides free orthopaedic aids to children, with over 50% witnessing remarkable improvement. In the past decade, we’ve reached out to over 5000 children, and over 2500 have found relief from their conditions.

The right orthopaedic appliance provided at the crucial moment in a child’s development can make a world of difference. Orthotics can correct and support growing bones and joints, improve muscle function, and prevent contractures. This, in turn, enhances a child’s mobility and independence, ultimately preventing temporary disabilities from becoming permanent