Monday, April 20, 2009

Youngest Patient Fitted With Carbon Fiber Leg Prostheses

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GAZ_ELLIE_1_E16_SUBMITTED_v01.jpg.display.jpgA five year old British girl who had her outer limbs amputated due to meningitis (meningococcemia with meningitis accompanied by gangrene of the extremities would be our guess) has received a new pair of legs.

The high tech carbon fiber pair is of the variety commonly seen on competitive Special Olympics athletes, some of whom run faster than old fashion legged people. Ellie's parents say that she already walks twice as fast as her previous conventional prosthetic pair.

We believe that medical devices will greatly improve Ellie's life in the future, and hopefully she can one day receive a proper pair of Deka arms.

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(hat tip: Gizmodo)

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Not Special Olympic athletes. Paralympic athletes. Special Olympic athletes have cognitive disabilities. Paralympic athletes have physical disabilities.


Posted by: Sarah
on April 22, 2009 08:26 AM GMT

The Meningitis Foundation of America (MFA), a national organization, would like the public and media to know that information is available regarding the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of meningitis. MFA was founded by parents whose children were affected by meningitis. In addition to supporting vaccines and other means of preventing meningitis, the MFA provides information to educate the public and medical professionals so that the early diagnosis, treatment and, most important, prevention of meningitis, will save lives. Meningitis is a dangerous and sometimes fatal inflammation of the brain and/or spinal cord that can leave survivors with serious life-long physical problems such as deafness, brain damage and other disabilities, meningitis can sometimes result in loss of limbs. MFA would like to be considered as a news resource for the disease. For further information, visit the MFA website at www.musa.org.

MFA is proud to announce the new C.I.S.S. Container Identification Scratch System
When we participate in sporting events or mingle at social gatherings it is possible to lose track of our water bottles and/or beverage cans, especially those served in containers that are very similar or identical to a container from which you are drinking. This carries the risk of transmitting an illness, such as meningitis or the common cold or flu. The Container Identification Scratch System, or C.I.S.S., is a fun way to make sure you always know your drink from others. Use it at sporting events or at family gatherings and reduce the waste from forgotten drinks. Simply scratch your number from the C.I.S.S. label and identify your drink. For more information please contact Bob Gold at Ciss.bob@gmail.com and www.musa.org

Thank you,

Meningitis Foundation of America
P O Box 1818
El Mirage AZ 85335
480.270.2652
www.musa.org
Join Hands against Meningitis
World Meningitis Day April 25th


Posted by: MUSAorg
on July 11, 2009 01:44 PM GMT

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