Amputation And Prosthetics

Before I began my research on amputations and prosthetics, I already knew some background information on some of the causes and instruments that are used to treat amputees. I knew that the most common causes of lower extremity amputations are diseases and trauma, and that prosthetics are used to provide functions and ambulation, but I wanted to learn more. What are the other causes of amputations? What are limb loss and limb differences? How can I reduce the risk of amputation? My goal in selecting this as my topic was to learn enough about the care and use of prosthetics myself because my sister may have to face amputation in the future, due to the condition that she is afflicted with. Many people around the world today live with a prosthetic …show more content…
Prosthetic is the replacement of an amputated body part with an artificial body part. In history, wood was the first material used to produce prosthetics. It was considered as the finest form of substance to be used due to its durability, but later it was discovered that an aluminum alloy in the name of Duralumin was used to replace wood. Duralumin was deemed to have a longevity function compared to wood. In recent years, fiber materials have been the main material substance to be used to produce artificial limbs due to it being both lightweight and strong. The technology in producing the artificial limbs continues to advance in making prosthetic more efficient for patients that ever, Artificial limbs now has functioning joints, which can stimulate the natural human body motion. This allows the patient user to perform normal activities in their everyday …show more content…
Today, prosthetics are used for more than just a replacement for body parts, it can be used for special effects such as special costumes in the media industry or it can also be used a contact lenses. Prosthetics is considered to be the most oldest and important form of technology ever invented for mankind. The prosthesis is a source of assistance that can be provided to anyone in need. It will never fail and will always be enhancing each and everyday as the technology advance in the future. Remember that amputation does not have to end your life. There are people with limb loss in every walk of life. They have a wide variety of professions from congressmen to electricians. They participate in sports from mountain climbing to golf. Living with a prosthetic as a part of your own body does not make anyone less of a person. What are important are the things that are within the person and the goals that they