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Materials are Commonly used for Prosthetics?
Materials are Commonly used for Prosthetics?
The Prosthetic Socket is the upper part of the prosthesis which fits around your residual limb (
Prostheses come in different types, such as limbs, breast and facial prostheses
Prosthetic Components which include connective components (made of aluminium, stainless steel or titanium), prosthetic joints (such as prosthetic hips, knees, elbows and wrists), and prosthetic feet or prosthetic hands (also known as a terminal device)
The process of having a prosthetic socket made begins with your prosthetist taking a plaster cast of your residual limb. This is then filled with plaster to become a plaster copy of your residual limb (positive plaster cast) which can be used to make a Diagnostic Socket or a ‘check socket’. The primary aim of this clear plastic socket is to optimise the socket fit, refine the alignment, and ensure the prosthesis meets all necessary functional and comfort goals
The process of having a prosthetic socket made begins with your prosthetist taking a plaster cast of your residual limb. This is then filled with plaster to become a plaster copy of your residual limb (positive plaster cast) which can be used to make a Diagnostic Socket or a ‘check socket’. The primary aim of this clear plastic socket is to optimise the socket fit, refine the alignment, and ensure the prosthesis meets all necessary functional and comfort goals
The Difference Between Bionics and Prosthetic What do you picture when you hear the word, bionics? Maybe the things you’ve seen in movies like Terminator – high tech computers integrated with the body? Sci-fi and movies portray a level of fantastic design that although we hope to aspire to one day in the future, in reality they are a lot more basic, and focused on ADLs (activities of daily living) and functional movement.
The Difference Between Bionics and Prosthetic What do you picture when you hear the word, bionics? Maybe the things you’ve seen in movies like Terminator – high tech computers integrated with the body? Sci-fi and movies portray a level of fantastic design that although we hope to aspire to one day in the future, in reality they are a lot more basic, and focused on ADLs (activities of daily living) and functional movement.
Who Needs a Prosthetic Limb Solution?
Who Needs a Prosthetic Limb Solution?
A prosthesis can benefit individuals of any age who have experienced limb loss due to:
Trauma or injury
Diabetes or vascular disease
Cancer or
Congenital limb differences
For many amputees, a prosthesis is more than just a replacement limb—it’s a tool for enhancing quality of life, mobility, and supporting daily activities. It’s important to remember that your limb, along with your life, and goals will change over time.
Talk to your prosthetist if you are keen to try something new or your body has changed, together we will figure it out.
Types of prosthesis
Types of prosthesis
Limb prostheses include:
arm prostheses fitted at, above or below the elbow, including hand and finger prostheses
leg prostheses fitted at, above or below the knee, including foot and toe prostheses
Other types of prosthesis include:
an artificial breast worn in the bra to replace a breast removed due to cancer
implantable hearing aids
artificial eyeballs
ear, nose or eye socket replacements
an artificial soft or hard palate (worn like a dental plate)
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