The document discusses the development of a new orthopedic splint called the D-SPLINT. It aims to provide an affordable alternative to traditional splints for fracture management in developing countries where orthopedic surgeons are scarce. The proposed D-SPLINT design is intended to be locally developed, low-cost, easy to operate, and minimize risks like foot drop compared to traditional suspended splint designs. If successful, the D-SPLINT would be distributed to and used in regional, district, and private hospitals for basic orthopedic care.

1. Team Abuja
D-SPLINT

2. PROBLEM STATEMENT
High accident rate mostly associated
with boda bodas
Orthopaedic Surgeons are few in
developing countries
Patients, however seek non-surgical
alternatives for fracture
management.

3. Traditional orthopaedic setup
Traditional Setup
Complete removal of suspended masses and pulleys
Foot drop

4. JUSTIFICATION OF PROPOSED
MODIFICATION
 Reduced Cost of Design ,hence,
Affordable : developed locally
 Minimized Complexity
 Ease of Operation
 Prevention of Post-Treatment Foot
Drop
 Minimal Disturbance which happens
in case of suspended loads.
 Flexibility and Adjustability

5. Customers
 Regional Referral Hospitals
 District Hospitals
 Health Care centres
 Private non-profit/mission Hospital

6. Business Model
 Distribution channel :government such as
ministry of health parastatels
 Uganda like many low income countries
lacks enough orthopaedic surgeons
 Thus with a simple D-splint it will easily
accessible at a low price from the
manufacturer
 We hope to market this to all hospitals so
that they can manage patients with less
technical people and easy availability at a
very low cost like $100 only yet traditional
modal cost about $500 now