Chulalongkorn University Delivers the sPace High-Quality Dynamic Prosthetic Feet to Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital 

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), represented by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University, by the Faculty of Engineering and Chula Unisearch, and the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, has delivered the “sPace” high-quality dynamic prosthetic feet, a Thai medical innovation for improved quality of life of people with disabilities, to Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. Dr. Wiparat De-ong, Executive Director of National Research Council of Thailand, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pairat Tangpornprasert, Head of the research project, presented the innovation to Dr. Suroj Supavekin, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with 3 representatives with disabilities at the Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.  

On the research and development of the “sPace” dynamic prosthetic feet, Prof. Dr. Supot Teachavorasinskun, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, said the aim is to enable people with disabilities access to modern innovations that are safe and up to standards for practical use. It is the starting point for all groups of people with disabilities to improve their quality of life, carry on with their daily life as usual and be able to pursue more careers.  

The materials and equipment used in the production of the “sPace” innovative dynamic prosthetic feet are high-quality carbon fiber, which helps reduce exertion while walking. As a result, walking up the stairs or steep slopes becomes easier, and walking is possible on all surfaces and at various speeds. The “sPace” can be bent in all directions, enabling users to walk on rough terrain and slopes. The “sPace” dynamic prosthetic feet are as effective as international high-quality dynamic prosthetic feet and suitable for the different foot sizes and weights of each disabled person. There are 11 foot sizes based on the length and body weight of the users as follows: 

1) Size S (22-23 cm.) for the weight of 40-49, 50-59 and 60-69 kilograms 

2) Size M (24-25 cm.) for the weight of 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80-100 kilograms  

3) Size L (26-27 cm.) for the weight of 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and 90-110 kilograms 

The “sPace” dynamic prosthetic feet received funding from Chulalongkorn University’s Second Century Fund (C2F) and NRCT to be distributed to 200 amputees who have served the country as policemen, soldiers, and athletes, as well as underprivileged people through 5 hospitals in Bangkok and 12 hospitals in the provinces, including 7 southern provinces (the next targets will be Surat Thani and Phuket), 2 northern provinces, and 3 northeastern provinces, totaling 17 hospitals. The “sPace” dynamic prosthetic feet are produced by Mutha Co., Ltd., a registered producer with the FDA, with technology from Chulalongkorn University. This is a good opportunity to gain feedback of the disabled people who receive the dynamic prosthetic feet for future analysis and improvement of the design 

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