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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 works great except it breaks
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Yes it works I use it everydy of my life.
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I have a temporay prosthetic. I have had it for two months. It is still painful.
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using it now,
walking a little with out crutches but would like to be fully mobile!
walking a little with out crutches but would like to be fully mobile!
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An ordeal,as I had a bad infection after amputation!!
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Hated it. Had a hook. At age 18, I stopped wearing it and never looked back.
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Worked very well for me
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It's changed my life for the better.
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Pin system socket (little sloppy don't like it that much, switching to Limblogic VS vac system) Alps silicone liners (like them alot) and a Perfect Stride 2 foot. (LOVE the foot great foot for active people that have enought room for it )
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My fist leg had a cloth elastic pull up that held the leg on.I used that a 5 years.Now I have a silicone cup with a lock,I like my leg,it's part of me.Jeff
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