Background
Types of Posthetics
Current Technology Devices and Cost
100
This was the oldest prosthetic body part found from the Egyptian Dynasty made from wood and leather
What is a Prosthetic Toe
100
This type of prosthetic is used when cartilage wears down over time
What is the Joint prosthetic
100
There was a dramatic jump from 2001-2003 involving prosthetics
What is cost
200
These prosthetic devices were created by Dr. Ambroise Pare in the 16th century which ended up being the first major advancement in prosthetic care
What is the hinged mechanical hand and prosthetic legs
200
Transtibial and transfemoral are part of what body part prosthetics
What is Leg prosthetics
200
This allows artifical limbs to be stronger and lighter. Also, limits the amount of extra energy necessary to operate the limb
What is Carbon Fiber
300
This lower leg prosthesis was developled in 1690 by a Dutch surgeon which had more specialized hinges and a leather cuff for more comfortable attachement to the body
What is Pieter Verduyn
300
This prosthetic is used when to replace a missing limb. The most common types are the transradical and transhumeral
What is a Arm prosthetic
300
This controls the limbs by converting muscle movements to electrical signals
What is myoelectric limbs
400
Prosthetic care dates back to this time period
What is the 5th Dynasty
400
These type of prosthetics cannot improve function but they can improve a person's apperance after the loss or deformity of a body part
What is Cosmetic Prosthetics
400
These type of material is both immediate and physical controlled
What is cable controlled
500
This allowed the doctors to perform longer while in surgery, allowing more detailed amputation surgries
What is Gaseous Anesthesia
500
These implants can correct facial deformities
What is Artifical Implants
500
The body is measured to determine the size required for the articifcal limb is part of how the prosthetic is built
What is manufactured