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Prosthetics

Prosthetics. A Short L ook at the History and Applications of Prosthetics . Topics Covered. How and why I made my product What are prosthetics/ prostheses ? Origin of the word “prosthesis” Mythological references Oldest Prosthesis Known The “Father” of Prosthetics

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Prosthetics

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  1. Prosthetics A Short Look at the History and Applications of Prosthetics

  2. Topics Covered How and why I made my product What are prosthetics/prostheses? Origin of the word “prosthesis” Mythological references Oldest Prosthesis Known The “Father” of Prosthetics Different types of prosthetics Conclusion What I think of future prosthetics Questions

  3. How I made My Product Microsoft’s PowerPoint software The internet

  4. Why I Made It • I am not very creative • Gain general knowledge • Personal goal to become a physical therapist • Might work with amputees one day

  5. 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

  6. 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'

  7. Mythological References to Prosthetics Pelops Tezcatlitoca

  8. Oldest Prosthesis Known • “Greville Chester Artificial Toe” Artificial Big Right Toe. 2012. Science 2.0. Web. 1 Nov 2013.

  9. Oldest Prosthesis Known • Discovered in Ancient Egypt • British explorers found in the necropolis of Thebe • Dates back to 600 BCE • Material used • Wood • Leather • Plaster

  10. 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

  11. The “Father” of Prosthetics AmbroiseParé Lived 1510-1590 Introduced prosthetics to the Medical field

  12. The “Father” of Prosthetics AmbroiseParé • Did not seal wounds • Infection • Credited for use of ligatures to tie off blood vessels • Still used in modern amputation procedures

  13. 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

  14. 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 http://www.youtube.com/ watch?feature=player_ embedded&v=gudJkhlxUbw

  15. 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

  16. Different Types of Prosthetics • Cosmetic • No effect on a patient’s functionality • But “increases” appearance

  17. Different Types of Prosthetics Artificial Eyes. 2013. Citizen Arcane. Web. 5 Nov 2013. • Cosmetic • No effect on a patient’s functionality • But “increases” appearance

  18. 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

  19. Overall • Prosthetics make patients’ lives better • Functionally • Restore basic functions in limbs – • Some advanced function (running) • Not quite as functional as real thing - yet • Visually • Helps increase self-esteem

  20. 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

  21. Questions/Comments? Any stories/experiences

  22. 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. Web. 2 Nov 2013. • Welcome Library, London. Sciencemuseum.org. 2013. http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/broughttolife/people/ambroisepare.aspx Web. 1 Nov 2013.

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