Prosthetic
Prosthetic
A prosthetic or prosthetic limb is a device that is designed to replace a missing part of the body or to make a part of the body work better. Diseased or missing eyes, arms, hands, legs, or joints are commonly replaced by prosthetic devices.
History[edit | edit source]
The history of prosthetics has been driven by war and the suffering it causes. The earliest known prosthetic, a big toe made of wood and leather, was found on a 3000-year-old mummy. The Romans used simple prosthetic devices to replace lost limbs and the Dark Ages saw the use of peg legs and hook hands. The Renaissance brought about a revolution in prosthetics, with the invention of the first true prosthetic limb in the 16th century.
Types of Prosthetics[edit | edit source]
There are four main types of prosthetics; these are the transradial, the transhumeral, the transtibial, and the transfemoral.
Transradial Prosthesis[edit | edit source]
A transradial prosthesis is an artificial limb that replaces an arm missing below the elbow.
Transhumeral Prosthesis[edit | edit source]
A transhumeral prosthesis is an artificial limb that replaces an arm missing above the elbow.
Transtibial Prosthesis[edit | edit source]
A transtibial prosthesis is an artificial limb that replaces a leg missing below the knee.
Transfemoral Prosthesis[edit | edit source]
A transfemoral prosthesis is an artificial limb that replaces a leg missing above the knee.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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