Thai Amputees Get New Legs

Permalink Jul 18, 2006 at 08:35:59 | By Richard Barrow

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A technician fits an amputee with a mould for an artificial limb at an event organised by the Prostheses Foundation in Bangkok's Sanam Luang park July 16, 2006. More than 600 people in need will be fitted with prosthetic limbs at the 10-day event that celebrates Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th year on the throne by attempting to set a new Guinness World record for most number of protheses donated by a single organisation. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

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A technician fits an amputee with a mould for an artificial limb. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)


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