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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
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What does prosthetics deal with?
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.
Is there a resale or donation site for used titanium prosthetic limbs?
is there a place to donate or resale c- leg prosthetics
What is myoelectric control?
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.
What is myoelectricity?
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.
What has the author A Bennett Wilson written?
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 do with prosthetics?
what does biotechnology have to with prosthetics?
Who invented fake limbs?
Chuck Norris.
How do doctors make prosthetics?
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!
What has the author Ron Seymour written?
Ron Seymour has written: 'Prosthetics and orthotics' -- subject(s): Prosthesis, Amputees, Artificial limbs, Artificial legs, Rehabilitation, Orthopedic apparatus
How to abbreviate the word prosthetics?
P&O - Prosthetics and Orthotics
What did joseph lister invented?
he invented a way to save limbs and introduced a new way of stitching
Where were artificial limbs invented?
in Egypt by Radhika hopes this answers your question
