The development of the pylon began with the advice from Dr Sheung Wai Law and Professor K M Chan of Stand Tall China project. Pylons are much needed for the Sichuan earthquake amputee victims. Patients will be supplied with the pylons which are temporary, or preparatory, prostheses. With the use of pylon, the healing process is enhanced, patient does not have to be inactive and the circulatory difficulties are avoided. The pylon is also used to prepare the patient for permanent prosthesis.
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