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Prosthetics

Prosthetics are artificial organs that replace lost body parts like hands and legs. The type of prosthetic used depends on how and where the limb was amputated. Researchers are working to develop prosthetics that mimic natural organs by transmitting sensations like temperature to compensate for lost limbs. Prosthetics contain components like a socket that fits the amputated limb, a holder, joints, and a cosmetic cover to look like a natural limb.

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Prosthetics

Prosthetics are artificial organs that replace lost body parts like hands and legs. The type of prosthetic used depends on how and where the limb was amputated. Researchers are working to develop prosthetics that mimic natural organs by transmitting sensations like temperature to compensate for lost limbs. Prosthetics contain components like a socket that fits the amputated limb, a holder, joints, and a cosmetic cover to look like a natural limb.

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Prosthetics are artificial organs that are used to replace lost organs such

as hands and legs. The type of prosthesis used is determined


according to the method of amputation and the nature of the missing
part of the limb.

The reasons that motivate doctors to install a prosthesis for patients


vary. Some of them are due to pathological reasons that sometimes
lead to amputation of the limbs, or a defect at birth, and in some cases
it is due to an accident. And many researchers revealed that the
ancient Egyptians were among the first to excel in creating prosthetic
limbs that were suitable in size and comfortable in use. Currently,
researchers are seeking to develop smart prosthetic limbs covered
with artificial skin to transmit sensations such as cold, heat, and others
that mimic natural organs in order to compensate the users of
prosthetic limbs for their loss of their organs. Prosthetics are similar in
terms of use and purpose, regardless of the different manufacturing
techniques or materials used in their installation, and prosthetics
usually contain the same components, namely the socket that fits the
amputated limb, the holder for the prosthetic limb, the axis, as well as
the hand or foot at the end of the prosthesis, and finally the cosmetic
cover So that the prosthetic limb looks as close as possible to the
natural limb

control it
Artificial limbs are controlled in a way that is different from the way
they are controlled in natural limbs, as natural limbs are sent signals
from the brain to be controlled and moved, while artificial limbs
contain a control system consisting of cables connected to the body,
and sometimes pliers attached to the shoulder. In contrast, in the case
of the upper extremities, the lower extremities are usually controlled
by gravity, and this makes some users of lower limbs need time to
learn to walk and adapt to the new prosthesis. As a development, they
have sensors that receive brain signals and act as if they are normal
limbs
types of limbs
Types of artificial limbs There are many types of artificial limbs that
replace natural limbs, and some of their types are as follows: Lower
leg and foot This type of limb is used, which is more common in cases
where the foot is amputated from the area below the knee, and is used
in this type of prosthetic limbs Microprocessors and sensors make
walking more accurate and reduce the possibility of falls. Leg and knee
This type of limb is used in cases where the leg is amputated from the
area above the knee, as these limbs contain a knee joint, and
hydraulic devices are commonly used in these limbs to control walking
speed. Arm and Hand These prosthetics are used in cases of arm
amputations, and are usually attached to the body in the form of a belt
that extends through the back and the opposite arm. These limbs use
batteries and motors in order to facilitate daily life and increase
flexibility in control. Specifications of good prosthetic limbs Some
specifications must be available in the prosthetic limb in order to be
useful and suitable for use, and these specifications include that the
prosthesis contains a socket that fits very precisely the amputated
limb, and also that it can protect this limb from the amputation area,
and also the good prosthetic limbs Made of carefully selected materials
such as plastic or some lightweight metals

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