What is a prosthetic device?

A prosthesis is a device designed to replace a missing part of the body or to make a part of the body work better. Diseased or missing eyes, arms, hands, legs, or joints are commonly replaced by prosthetic devices. False teeth are known as dental prostheses.

Transradial Prosthesis

An artificial arm that attaches below the elbow.

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Transhumeral Prosthesis

An artificial arm that connects between the shoulder and elbow.

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Transtibial Prosthesis

A transtibial prosthesis is an artificial leg attaching below the knee.

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Transfemoral Prosthesis

An artificial leg replacement attaching between the hip and knee.

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Prosthesis in Simple Terms

The meaning of PROSTHESIS is an artificial device to replace or augment a missing or impaired part of the body.

What types of prosthetic devices are available?

Some are worn on the outside of the body and can be put on and taken off (external prostheses), while others (internal prostheses) are inserted during a specific surgical process. The most common prosthetic devices are....

Hand / Finger Amputation

With multiple types of arm and hand amputations, each type can impact the type of prosthetic device or prosthetic technology you ultimately choose.

Below Knee (BK) Prosthesis

A below knee (BK) or transtibial (TT) prosthesis is custom made for a person who has had a BK or TT amputation.

Prosthetic Arms

Prosthetic arms are artificial limbs designed to replace missing or amputated arms.

TYPES OF PROSTHETIC LIMBS

Prosthetic devices are used to replace missing extremities, such as arms , hands, fingers, legs, feet and even toes.

Above knee (transfemoral) prosthesis
Below knee (transtibial) prosthesis
Partial foot & symes prosthesis
Above elbow (transhumeral) prosthesis
Below elbow (transradial) prosthesis
Microprocessor controlled joints
Water/swimming leg prosthesis
Athletic/High Activity leg prosthesis

There are several levels of lower limb amputation, including partial foot, ankle disarticulation, transtibial (below the knee), knee disarticulation, transfemoral (above the knee), and hip disarticulation. The most common are transtibial (mid-calf) and transfemoral (mid-thigh). The basic components of these lower limb prostheses are the foot-ankle assembly, shank, socket, and suspension system.

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What should be considered when choosing a prosthesis?

The location and level of the amputation.
The condition of the remaining limb.
Your activity level, particularly for a prosthetic leg or foot.
Your specific goals and needs.

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What is a Prosthesis?

A prosthesis is a man-made, functional* replacement for a missing part of the body. The most typical prosthesis an arm or leg but, can also be an eye(s), ear lobe, finger, or even toes. Prosthetic devices have evolved from crude wooden legs and hooks, to sophisticated plastics, to fiberglass and metal devices, all custom designed to fit residual limbs. Prosthetic devices may have working joints allowing motion by amplification of electric current generated by muscle contractions, or by actual attachment to the muscles. External or implanted breast prostheses are used after mastectomy.

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