Army Develops Home-Made Leg Prostheses

The DIY spirit is so strong these days that even the U.S. Army is now building home made leg prostheses and planning on teaching Afghans how to make more from readily available parts. A team of soldiers developed a custom prototype for an eight year old boy who lost both legs, with the idea that locals should be able to make their own prostheses so that people injured by mines and bombs can get on their feet quickly, without having to wait for a distant charity to help.  medGadget.com