An implanted artificial limb helps Koili live a much dignified and confident life. Koili Naik is a 16 year old girl studying in 12th grade at Parimala Mahavidyalaya, Kamakhya Nagar. She was born orthopedically challenged with one leg only. While growing up Kolili managed going around by hopping on her one leg without any support. She continued her education in regular school. Koili is shy in nature and remains reserved most of the times.Her parents did not take major steps towards any specific treatment for her as they were not aware of the available treatment and facilities.. Moreover, Koili was reluctant to go through any medical procedure. She believed she is fine managing her life with one leg.
Mr.Niranjan Mishra Assistant Block Development Officer(ABDO) of Kamakhyanagar),believed that Koili could lead a much independent and dignified life with an artificial limb. He referred Koili’s case to aaina. The staff of aaina talked with the parents and Koili regarding the matter, and with their approval on 15th May 2012 Koili was admitted to SV Nirtar hospital at Ulatpur, about 35 KM away from Bhubaneswar, for transplant of an artificial lower limb. After the transplant, Koili was referred to the Orthpedic department. She stayed there for two months doing all the required exercises to get comfortable with the new transplant. On 17th July 2012 she was discharged from the hospital. Majority of the payment for her transplant was done by the government and partly it was covered by aaina. Koili now has become used to the implanted artificial limb. She is much more confident about her self image and independently continues to go to her college.
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