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Summary Of: Artificial limb

The type of artificial limb used is determined largely by the extent of an... congenital defect can create the need for an artificial limb when a person is born with a missing or damaged limb... the Artificial Limb Program was started in 1945 by the... is an artificial limb that replaces a leg missing below the knee... is an artificial limb that replaces a leg missing above the knee... is an artificial limb that replaces an arm missing below the elbow... is an artificial limb that replaces an arm missing above the elbow... The Boston Digital Arm is a recent artificial limb that has taken advantage of these more advanced processors... Their desire is to create an artificial limb that ties directly into the... attachment is a new method of attaching the artificial limb to the body... abutment extends out of the stump and the artificial limb is then attached to the abutment... The cost of an artificial limb does recur because artificial limbs are usually replaced every 3... if the artificial limb has fit issues...

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