An artificial limb is a type of prosthesis that replaces a missing extremity, such as arms or legs. The type of artificial limb used is determined largely by the extent of an amputation or loss and location of the missing extremity. Artificial limbs may be needed for a variety of reasons, including disease, accidents, and congenital defects. A congenital defect can create the need for an artificial limb when a person is born with a missing or damaged limb. Industrial, vehicular, and war related accidents are the leading cause of amputations in developing areas, such as large portions of Africa. In more developed areas, such as North America and Europe, disease is the leading cause of amputations.[1] Cancer, infection and circulatory disease are the leading diseases that may lead to amputation.[2]
they were invented in 1961
The Egyptians invented the first artificial toe, which has been shown through history. The more modern artificial limb was invented by Ambroise Paré an Italian surgeon.
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Prostheses are mechanical devices used to replace missing body parts. People usually think of prosthetics as artificial limbs. However, hearing aids and dentures are also considered to be prosthetics.
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Myoelectric control uses the signals from a residual limb for the movement of the prosthetics. Myoelectric control technologies obtain signals from the skin on the limbs.
Myoelectric control uses the signals from a residual limb for the movement of the prosthetics. Myoelectric control technologies obtain signals from the skin on the limbs.
A. Bennett Wilson has written: 'Lower-limb orthotics' -- subject(s): Artificial limbs, Orthotic Devices 'A primer on limb prosthetics' -- subject(s): Amputation, Amputees, Artificial limbs, Prosthesis Fitting, Rehabilitation
what does biotechnology have to with prosthetics?
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You get prosthetics by losing a limb. Many amputees find prosthetics helpful because they replace the missing limb and do the jobs the body part was meant to do. Even a dolphin finds her prosthetic tail helpful for swimming after she lost her tail!
Ron Seymour has written: 'Prosthetics and orthotics' -- subject(s): Prosthesis, Amputees, Artificial limbs, Artificial legs, Rehabilitation, Orthopedic apparatus
P&O - Prosthetics and Orthotics
he invented a way to save limbs and introduced a new way of stitching
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