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Family appeals for help to repair 97-year-old's robotic ankle
What happened
The family of a 97-year-old in Wales has appealed for public help to repair a robotic ankle that has improved their relative’s mobility. The device, which costs £6,000, is no longer functional, leaving the elderly person reliant on a wheelchair. Fundraising efforts are underway to cover repair costs.
Key facts
-37 0 0 0 0 The robotic ankle was originally purchased for £6,000.
-37 0 0 0 0 The device is no longer functional, leaving the elderly person unable to walk without assistance.
-37 0 0 0 0 The family has launched a fundraising campaign to cover repair costs.
-37 0 0 0 0 The elderly individual resides in Wales, a country in the United Kingdom.
Context
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Robotic ankles are advanced prosthetics designed to mimic natural leg movement, often prescribed for mobility issues in elderly or disabled individuals. -37
The device in question was fitted to a 97-year-old resident in Wales, a region in the United Kingdom. -37
Such prosthetics typically require specialist maintenance, which may not be readily available locally. -37
Families often rely on community support or fundraising to afford high-cost medical equipment repairs.