Assam Rifles helps woman
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 27 2015:
25-old-woman Muwala Sangtam d/o Chotingchum Sangtam, of Changchor village in Kiphire district, Nagaland lost both her upper limbs in an unfortunate incident on October 8 .
She initially received treatment at Civil Hospital, Dimapur where revision surgery of both upper limbs was carried out.
Artificial limbs which were provided initially were very heavy and non-functional which she discarded after a short course of time, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) .
Dimapur Field Hospital was given the responsibility by Spear Corps to provide her with artificial prosthesis for both upper limbs through Operation Sadbhavana in 2014-15 .
task was difficult as her limbs were amputated from the shoulder joints.
The aim was to provide light weight artificial prosthesis with partial functionality and good cosmetic look.
The artificial limbs were procured and fitted on March 26 .
This was followed by intensive rehabilitation regime.
She has now been using the artificial limbs for approximately 6 months.