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Information on Prosthetics. What Prosthetics are and their Uses. Topics Covered. How I made my product Why I made it What are prosthetics/ prostheses ? Origin of the word “prosthesis” Oldest Prosthesis Known Different types of prosthetics What I think of future prosthetics Conclusion
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Information on Prosthetics What Prosthetics are and their Uses
Topics Covered How I made my product Why I made it What are prosthetics/prostheses? Origin of the word “prosthesis” Oldest Prosthesis Known Different types of prosthetics What I think of future prosthetics Conclusion Questions
How I made My Product Microsoft’s PowerPoint software The internet
Why I Made It • I am not very creative • Assignment is worth a lot of points • Gain general knowledge • Personal goal to become a physical therapist • Might work with amputees one day
What Are Prosthetics/Prostheses? • Prosthetics: noun. artificial body parts, such as a leg, a tooth, a heart, or a breast implant • Prosthetic. adj. of or relating to prosthetics • Prostheses: noun. any artificial body part
Origin of the Word “Prosthesis” • Origin of the word prosthesis: • mid 16th century: from Greek word “prostithenai” • Pros- meaning 'in addition' • -tithenai meaning 'to place'
Oldest Prosthesis Known • “Greville Chester Artificial Toe” Artificial Big Right Toe. 2012. Science 2.0. Web. 1 Nov 2013.
Oldest Prosthesis Known • Discovered in Ancient Egypt • Found in the necropolis of Thebe • Dates back to 600 BCE • Material used • Wood • Leather • Plaster
Oldest Prosthesis Known • Dr. Jacky Finch confirmed functionality • Research at University of Manchester • Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics • Considered a “leg” prosthetic • Housed in British Museum
Different Types of Prosthetics A.D.A.M. Prosthetic knee joint. 2007. Health Central. Web. 5 Nov 2013. • Joint • Act as cartilage • Hip, knee, and shoulder most common
Different Types of Prosthetics Prosthetic right arm. 2012. New York Daily News. Web. 5 Nov 2013. • Arm • Transradial • Attach below the elbow • Transhumeral • Attach to the upper arm • Restores basic function • Not writing
Different Types of Prosthetics Oscar “Blade Runner” Pistorius. 2008. Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Web. 2013. • Leg • Transtibial • Attaches below the knee • Transfemoral • Attach above the knee • Re-enables amputees to stand/walk/run
Different Types of Prosthetics • Cosmetic • No effect on a patient’s functionality • But increases appearance
Different Types of Prosthetics Artificial Eyes. 2013. Citizen Arcane. Web. 5 Nov 2013. • Cosmetic • No effect on a patient’s functionality • But increases appearance
Different Types of Prosthetics Artificial Eyes. 2013. Citizen Arcane. Web. 5 Nov 2013. Pamela Anderson. 2012. Medic Beauty. Web. 6 Nov 2013. • Cosmetic • No effect on a patient’s functionality • But increases appearance
Overall • Prosthetics make patients’ lives better • Functionally • Restore basic functions in limbs – even advanced functions • Not quite as functional as real thing - yet • Visually • Helps increase self-esteem
What I Think of Future Prosthetics A shot from the movie I Robot. 2004. Won Jun’s blog. Web. 6 Nov 2013. • Prosthetics will become more effective than the real thing • Will be preferred • Not susceptible to muscle fatigue, Soreness, pain, etc… • Prosthetics will be easily replaceable • Need to overcome phantom pain First • No cure
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Works Cited • Bailey, Aubrey. “What Are the Different Types of Prosthetics?” Chron. 2013. Web. 4 Nov 2013. • Finch, Jacky. “Biochemical Assessment of Two Artificial Big Toe Restorations From Ancient Egypt and Their Significance to the History of Prosthetics”. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 24.4 (2012): 181-191. Web. 1 Nov 2013. • “Prosthesis”. oxforddictionaries.com. 2013. http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/prosthesis. 2 Nov 2013.