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2. Prosthesis - Wikipedia

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   In medicine, a prosthesis (pl.: prostheses; from Ancient Greek: πρόσθεσις, romanized: prósthesis, lit. 'addition, application, attachment'), [1] or a prosthetic implant, [2] [3] is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through physical trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth (congenital disorder).

3. Prosthetist - Wikipedia

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   The ABC-certified prosthetist using the credential (CP) is a prosthetist who has met the established educational criteria of The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc., passed all three certification exams, and maintains certification through mandatory continuing education program and adherence to the ...

4. Artificial organ - Wikipedia

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   A prosthetic arm. Artificial arms and legs, or prosthetics, are intended to restore a degree of normal function to amputees. Mechanical devices that allow amputees to walk again or continue to use two hands have probably been in use since ancient times, [10] the most notable one being the simple peg leg. Since then, the development of ...

5. Comparison of orthotics - Wikipedia

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   Firm supports stay in one exact position. Flexible supports maintain the arch positions while moving with the foot through the stride. Soft supports might use materials like foam rubber of varying intensity, memory foam, EVA, carbon fiber, silicone gel or filled leather. Because they are soft, their contour is less relevant.

6. Bone cement - Wikipedia

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   Artificial joints (referred to as prostheses) are anchored with bone cement. The bone cement fills the free space between the prosthesis and the bone and plays the important role of an elastic zone. This is necessary because the human hip is acted on by approximately 10–12 times the body weight and therefore the bone cement must absorb the ...

7. Meet Mosha, the elephant with a prosthetic leg - AOL

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   An elephant who lost her leg in a landmine accident in Thailand has received a new prosthetic leg. ... For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail.