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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 | 196 |
88% |
| Hand & Foot Abnormalities | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 88% (198
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Prosthetic Device Reviews
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Much better than crutches.I always know its there.This leg hurts ;in process of getting new one.
Working / Worked
Indeed, the artificial legs have improved tremendously over the years, cosmetically fine, and I even have a special swimming leg.
Working / Worked
Oh, yes! i think i get around better with one than without one, but i can pull off both just fine, my life requires something like that to keep it the same-ish to what it was.
Working / Worked
It works..i wear it out..it works..i wear it out...it works...
Working / Worked
Yes it works.Very painfully at first but you get use to it.
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I'm still a little intimidated by the "thing". But I'm getting better. I just struggle with having to lean over and watch my feet or "sharing the road" with the two feet.
Working / Worked
Bk carbon fiber socket, talux foot attached to pylon w/torsion spring. Continual atrophy of residual limb prompted invention of Frogskin for socket interior retro-fit. Mirror fit for comfort every time.
Working / Worked
Works fine, am looking to see if there are better devices for sports
Working / Worked
Due for surgery March 24 2008, will start with rigid socket (Plaster) with a temporary leg with locking knee. Will progress to C-Leg & Axtion Foot
Working / Worked
Many different problems at different times in my 12 years of wearing it.
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