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prosthesis (prŏs`thĭsĭs): see artificial limb artificial limb, mechanical replacement for a missing limb. An artificial limb, called a prosthesis, must be light and flexible to permit easy movement, but must also be sufficiently sturdy to support the weight of the body or to manipulate objects. ..... Click the link for more information. . prosthesisArtificial substitute for a missing part of the body, usually an arm or leg. Prostheses have evolved from wooden legs and hooks that replaced hands to sophisticated plastic, fibreglass, and metal devices designed to fit limbs amputated at different points. They may have working joints and allow motion either by amplification of electric current generated by muscle contractions or by actual attachment to the muscles. Arm prostheses usually allow some degree of grasping and manipulation. External or implanted breast prostheses are used after mastectomy. prosthesis Surgery a. the replacement of a missing bodily part with an artificial substitute b. an artificial part such as a limb, eye, or tooth prosthesis [präs′thē·səs] (medicine) An artificial substitute for a missing part of the body, such as a substitute hand, leg, eye, or denture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Prosthetists initially planned to provide Mr P with a system to tip forward and backward while in his prosthesis, to provide greater mobility and ease of wheelchair use. The Trust has also set up the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics which trains Cambodians as professional prosthetists. Staff at our hospitals see many children with JRA, who need a number of services and the expertise of our pediatric orthopaedists, rheumatologists, orthotists and prosthetists, as well as many support services like physical and occupational therapy. |
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