How to Reach
Mukti is located at Meenambakkam, Chennai. For people who are traveling by car, auto or taxi, the landmark is the BMW showroom. For others, the most convenient way is Meenambakkam bus stop which is 100 feet away from Mukti, and for those who would want to take a train, Meenambakkam railway station is just next door to Mukti. Our address: Mukti, No 1, Station Road, Meenambakkam, Chennai 600 027. You can contact us by e-mail at muktiindia@gmail.com or call us on 044 22346973 and 9150326202.
To Know
1. The patient visits Mukti with a prescription or request letter from the doctor requesting Mukti to provide the patient with an artificial limb or caliper.
2. When a patient walks in to Mukti, he or she is examined to rule out any swelling or contracture.
3. The stump is examined very carefully to evaluate whether it has healed completely. It takes a minimum of 3 to 5 months after surgery (amputation) for the stump to completely heal and shrink in size. It is only then an artificial limb can be fitted.
4. After ensuring that the stump has completely healed, measurements are taken and the limb is fabricated and fitted to the amputee. After that he is given training to walk. Instruction to maintain the artificial limb is explained by our technicians.
5. Diabetic patients are given special care at Mukti.
From the year 2000 onwards, Mukti started manufacturing most of the core components needed for the artificial limbs by its own team of technicians at its Centre in Chennai. This process fetched us at MUKTI, benefits in two ways. We had the satisfaction of providing quality components in the artificial limbs that are provided free of cost to the amputees, and we were able to train physically and mentally challenged persons in making Mukti foot. The entire workforce of Mukti Foot Unit consists of challenged persons and mentally challenged persons.
When we came to know that the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics based in Copenhagen in Denmark conducts performance tests on various components of Artificial limbs and issues Performance Certificate, we contacted them with a request to test and evaluate Mukti foot. Accordingly, it was tested and certified on par with International Quality Standard by International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, ISPO Headquarters, Denmark.
Artificial Limbs
Each Prosthesis (Artificial Limb) or Orthosis (Calipers) is custom fabricated based on the deformity and dimensions of the person concerned. A plaster mould of the amputee’s limb is made and then the industrial polymer stem/leg is prepared based on the mould. The Mukti foot is affixed along with other accessories and adjusted meticulously as per individual specifications. Similarly each pair of caliper is also custom fabricated.
Camps
Not all who need artificial limb may be able to come to Mukti. In order to reach out to them, we go to serve them at their doorstep through “Artificial limb camps.” For these Artificial Limb Camps, Mukti with their technicians and materials sets up a temporary workshop at the designated place. The artificial limbs are custom made for each beneficiary as per their deformity and requirements. Generally a camp lasts 7 to 8 days, and 60 to 100 artificial limbs are provided to the needy.
Reaching Out
Mukti has its own workshop in Chennai. Every day there is inflow of patients. There are lot of activities Mukti is involved in such as sports, cultural programs, traffic awareness, seminars, and many more. By word of mouth publicity about Mukti, many amputees have been benefitted. Mukti conducts workshops in Chennai and also in other places with the help of Sponsors. Mukti Workshops are widely covered by newspapers, magazines etc. We owe our thanks to the Press and media for helping us extend our reach far and wide.
Mukti, with the cooperation and assistance of Rotary Club, Lions Club, Jaycees, and philanthropic organizations has provided Artificial Limbs and Calipers to the needy.
Our Achievements
Mukti has its own workshop in Chennai. Every day there is inflow of patients. There are lot of activities Mukti is involved in such as sports, cultural programs, traffic awareness, seminars, and many more. By word of mouth publicity about Mukti, many amputees have been benefitted. Mukti conducts workshops in Chennai and also in other places with the help of Sponsors. Mukti Workshops are widely covered by newspapers, magazines etc. We owe our thanks to the Press and media for helping us extend our reach far and wide.
Mukti, with the cooperation and assistance of Rotary Club, Lions Club, Jaycees, and philanthropic organizations has provided Artificial Limbs and Calipers to the needy.
How we extend support / Global Presence
Many of Limb Camps are sponsored by, and organized in association with, individuals, service organizations, social clubs, or corporate bodies. Mukti welcomes such initiatives and looks forward to extend the services to the needy.
With requests from international community, training camps were set up in Nepal, Venezuela, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, Moscow, Guatemala, West Indies, Malawi, Ghana and Nigeria. At Bolivia, Mexico, and Malawi, Mukti helped to set up Artificial Limb workshops. In 1994 Mukti started its service to polio victims by providing light weight Calipers made out of Polypropylene and PVC. First Caliper camp was conducted at Gwalior in 1997 in association with MALT, England.