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The idea of new prosthetic started from people’s perception of prosthetic legs; both the amputees and “spectators: which is a sad reality but true”. Prosthetic has been developed based on the understanding of body anatomy and movement, but since it neglects the lifestyle, satisfaction, or personality of the amputee, this vital device for human activity still remains in a stage of “a landing gear”, or sometimes C3PO or Robo-cop.
The social acceptance is based on how much the prosthetic resembles human leg, but there hasn’t been any active movement to bring prosthetic leg from a utilitarian gear to a highly fashionable accessory that reflects the amputee’s taste, possibly a prosthetic that he/she want to show off, and don’t have to bear with people looking at them pathetically anymore.
The demand of prosthetic leg could go higher due to accidents, wars, and mostly, aggressive increase of type 2 Child diabetes, which is unfortunate but opens more possibilities to enable personalized mass manufacturing. Therefore, this prosthetic concept is designed around the 3D scanned data of the real person’s leg; Once the real leg is scanned, the data can be modified according to the condition of the limb, which makes the prosthetic “my leg”.Tag Heuer, co-brand company of this prosthetic design which has sporty, bold but elegant high-end products, has a long history of preciseness and accuracy, and has been a great sponsor for various sports activities. The design follows how we see a watch; usually hidden behind the sleeves but reveals and shines occasionally when he/she moves. This prosthetic Tag Heuer’s bold taste, but still hides the complex detail mechanism.
Designer : Koo Ho Shin
I AM A GHANAIAN STUDYING FOR A MASTERS COURSE IN JAPAN.I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY RIGHT LET FITTED WITH PROSTHETIC LEG. WHAT SHOULD I DO? PLEASE REPLY THROUGH patricknyamata@yahoo.ca
THANKS.
PATRICK
Hi, I’m a prosthetist working in the uk(i.e. i fit the prosthetic limb)
I was wondering how the knee itself functions as i can’t really see any form of braking mechanism or swing adjustment. Any info would be appreciated and also, dependent upon how well the knee works, how are we supposed to justify to the nhs prescribing this knee due to the “fashionable aspect”
I am a double leg amputee in the USA – AK/Knee Disartic – and I don’t give a monkey’s about the fashion bit. I want functiuon and I am quite proud of the metal (and carbon fiber) bits.
Looking at the design, it appears that trouser legs would get caught on the non-functional device that fakes a shin.
I want a) function b) comfort and c) no REPEAT no batteries. Fashion is irrelevant.
I AM INTERESTED IN THIS PARTICULAR LEG, PLEASE CONTACT ME @ 212-757-2705 MY NAME IS ALEXANDER
THANK YOU!
like the design do you have a website for this and do you have one for below the knee amputation
Hi Iam a right through knee amputee 17yrs and would like to know and see more.
Kind Regards,
Darren.
I am a right leg amputee above the knee from Vancouver Canada. I’m really impressed with your Tag Heuer Leg by “Koo Ho Shin.” Could you please send me more info, photos and approx.price if avalible.
Thanks you much
please send information, looking for a right leg
I’m sure that my stepson who was born with no leg and a not so great other leg would most relate with the comment from Hugh Elliot who is far more concerned about function and comfort than style. mark has been trying to adapt to a very expensive 6 month old new knee that does not provide the flexibility that he needs to walk without tripping.Because his socket is so tiny his good side is bearing the brunt when he has to swing his prosthetic leg forward.After 30 years of walking this way his whole leg is suffering. Any suggestions from the maker of the Tag Heur leg?
Hello my friend has cancer in his pelvic area. In the bone where the leg connects to hip.His right leg is going to be removed completely. Are there any adjustments that can be made to fit right? Or are there any specific qualifications or something needed to be able to use this?
Thankyou, Nate
Hey I need some help picking a prosthetic leg I am new at this and am working on getting my insurance if there is anyone that has gone through this and can offer me some adice I appretiate it
I am looking for BELOW the KNEE prosthetic, looks and performance, any suggestion and help is appreciated, I have no idea how & where to start.
I am looking for prosthetic let at lowest cost. any formation will be appreciated