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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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I've been a bk for 5 years and have never had so much as a blister on my stump.I have a great prosthesis and follow his instructions and have never had a problem. The key is to have a good fit.
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im back to going everywhere
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No way to do without it.
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Have had wonderful success with prosthesis, hike, swim, climb, walk, just about anything I want. Side affects, phantom pain...more on this on the blog
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My prosthetic works very well.
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still a lot of pain and phantom pain. The more pain a amputee has before amputation the more aftr and I had 12 bone graphs.
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Temporary prosthesis was a joke! Inever could walk with it. When I got my new "Peggy Sue", I wlked with it the first time I tried! I use a cane only when I have to walk long distances.
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I am currrentl on my second set of legs...It is hard to tell how well tthet will work since just got them. Tey still need some adjustment but at least i can walk in them
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I have a leg that uses hydraulics to operate. I've had a lot of skin rashes. Tuesday, I should pick up a Rheo. That's a computerized knee that should put less strain on my muscles for operation, however, it weighs more than my current leg of 9 lbs.
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So far so good. A few minor adjustments. High cost in replacement parts, but worth it. The process of getting fitted to the final product took a while. But, also worth the wait.
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