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This is the recommended time to wait after amputation before getting a prosthetic leg
What is 6 months
This body part is the most complex to make a prosthetic of
What is the hand
This type of prosthetic is used when cartilage wears down over time
What is the joint prosthetic
This was the oldest prosthetic body part found from the Egyptian Dynasty made from wood and leather
What is a prosthetic toe
This is limb loss and limb difference awareness month
What is April
This allows artificial limbs to be stronger and lighter. Also, it limits the amount of extra energy necessary to operate the limb
What is carbon fiber
Transtibial and transfemoral are prosthetics for what body part
what is leg prosthetic
These prosthetic devices were created by Dr. Ambrose Pare in the 16th Century and ended up being the first major advancement in prosthetic care
What is the hinged mechanical hand and prosthetic legs
This is the projected 5-year cost for unilateral upper limb prosthetic of servicemembers from Vietnam and AIF/OEF
What is $31,129-$117,440
This is (one of) the most common prosthetic issue
What is sock management
This prosthetic is used to replace a missing limb. The most common types are transradical and transhumeral
what is an arm prosthetic
This lower leg prosthesis was developed in 1690 by a Dutch surgeon which had more specialized hinges and a leather cuff for more comfortable attachment to the body
Who is Pieter Derduyn
This is the estimated amount of people who are in need of prosthetic and orthotic devices
What is 30 million
What is myoelectric limbs
These type of prosthetics cannot improve function, but they can improve a person's appearance after loss or deformity of a body part
what is cosmetic prosthetics
This is the father of modern amputation and prosthetics
Who is Ambroise Pare
This is the amount of amputations performed daily
What is 300 to 500
This type of design allows the user to control their prosthetic through muscle movements on another part of their body without electricity
what is cable controlled
These implants can correct facial deformities
What is artificial implants
This allowed doctor more time to perform more detailed amputation surgeries
What is gaseous anesthesia?