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(also known as Prosthesis)
In medicine, a prosthesis is an artificial extension that replaces a missing body part. It is part of the field of biomechatronics, the science of fusing mechanical devices with human muscle, skeleton, and nervous systems to assist or enchance motor control lost by trauma, disease, or defect. Prostheses are typically u... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Amputees | 143 |
87% |
| Hand & Foot Abnormalities | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 88% (144
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Prosthetic Device Reviews
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Having an excellent prosthetist is the key. I'm very lucky to have one of the best. We have had to tweak some things here & there, but they have all fit like gloves. Its been a great experience for me. I'm always asking questions about new things & willing to try them out if he recommends them.
Working / Worked
Can't wait to climb into it each day.
Working / Worked
So far I am in my 1st temp socket. Suppose to get the next one next week. I am up to 25 ply socks in this one!!
Working / Worked
Great prosthetist!
Shocking how fine-tuned body alignment actually is.
Have been in vac-system through day 1.
Shocking how fine-tuned body alignment actually is.
Have been in vac-system through day 1.
Working / Worked
Excellent!
Working / Worked
works very well, its a elite by endolite with a gel liner.
Working / Worked
Its frustrating but im due for a new leg soon.
Working / Worked
it does its job don't like it much but life is still going so I have to keep up with it and its hard on one leg so two legs are better then one
Working / Worked
amazed and shellshocked to be able to have two shoes on and a leg that moved. Overdoing it and tiredness seem to be my enemies.
Working / Worked
VERY HARD
Working / Worked
she has a prosthetic but finds it starts to hurt when she looses and gains weight because of the new space to move around in
Working / Worked
I wear a passive artificial arm all the time, except when playing sports.
Working / Worked
I wanted to cry when I got hope my leg but I held tears back for as long as I could.I felt scared of so many things. Afraid of how Id be looked at or whispered about. I dont have a cover yet. This is my first. Its awkward adjusting but its start to come together somewhat. And Im not worried about covering it up Im not going to let it bother me cause everyone accepts me the way I am. And I want to be on my feet again.I just got it about 1 month ago, so far all is going great.
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Much better than crutches.I always know its there.This leg hurts ;in process of getting new one.
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Discussions
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Other Amputees Judging You?
I do not wear a prosthesis...and like you, I have found both the amputee and the two legged community seems to want me to walk with two legs...I do ju... [More] -
Getting started
Blessed, Would you mind explaining a little bit more. Was there a reason you could not stand the sight of your prostheis? The reason I ask is becau... [More] -
helpful amputee terms...
I found some more commonly used terms.I think this would be a good thread for new amputees because it can be confusing at first.If anyone else can thi... [More]
