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Medical Sciences

Title:

A more acceptable and effective way to prevent hip fractures in the elderly due to falls.

Area:

Medical Sciences

Focus Area:

Medical Device

Status:

Proof of Concept

Social Benefits:

Hip fractures due to FALLS are a major public health concern for the elderly. Therefore, making falling a real threat to the ability to live an independent and dignified life. device MAXIMIZE PROTECTION during high-risk periods and MINIMIZE DISCOMFORT during low-risk periods. The intervention improves the acceptability and ensures it is used 24x7. Apart from the prevention of hip fractures, our DEVICE is the first in the world to encourage mobility by developing confidence and helping in overcoming the FEAR OF FALLS.

Developing Agency:

Ripple Healthcare Private Limited,Haryana

Technology Readiness Index:

TRL 4

Source Title:

Data sourced from Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

Brief Description

Description :

Hip Pro+ is an IoT-enabled smart device with protective cushions covering hip bones. The cushion is inflated in 1 second from the time of detection of change in posture.

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