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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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It has been helpful i can walk well but i have a hard time walking up and down hills. I do have a slight limp.
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I have a large Neuroma and am having difficulty with the fit, also the surgeon has recomended surgery that I am not sure I want to have.
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Works Great!
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just going to get started on Feb 4
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it works but the socks are a pain, seems like i'm between sock its to tight or too loose
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Im getting used to it slowly,I have good days and bad days with it. At time i get overwheled and fustrated that i cannot function the way i would like to. This is my 3rd prosthetic and im still learning how to walk with it.
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one of the good blessings since the amputation.
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very hard to get use too, very hard to even stand and walk using a walker.
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it work but it hurts after awhile
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sores, hip and knee and shin hurt
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