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Imagine waking up to a morning knowing that you will never be able to do the things that everyone else takes for granted. Maybe you won't be able to do simple chores for yourself, or maybe you'll never fufill all the dreams that you've wanted so long? Why is this? This is because you have lost crucial limb. You are now an amputee. However, there is hope. |
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Amputation is a medical procedure that all of us would want to do without, but for some people it's either sacrificing a limb or meeting death. In the United States alone, three million people have had this devastating operation. To compensate for this tremendous loss, the majority of amputees use some type of prosthesis. |
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Prosthetics can range from limbs to organs and even to everyday eyeglasses. In the past, these devices were just aesthetic replacements for the lost body part, but with the advances of science, scientists are exploring the ability for the brain to control these apparatuses. They are even attempting to grow new tissue and organs! Imagine what the future will bring. But, for now amputees can live a full and productive life with the prosthetic devices already created today.
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Amputation Learn about the origins of amputation. Did ancient man use this surgical procedure? How many types of amputations are there? How is an amputation performed? Who is an amputee?
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Causes Explore the causes of amputation. The list is ranges from rare diseases to common industrial accidents.
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Prosthesis Where did prosthesis come from? When did humans first begin to learn about the advantage of using tools as replacements for lost body parts?
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Prosthetic Limbs Prosthetic limbs or aparatuses can replace any body part that has been lost, from your phalanges to your teeth!
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Prosthetic Organs Prosthetics can also replace your insides too! These type of prosthetics do a good job working the job as the old organ, but no prosthesis can replace the complexities of real tissue.
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Life Of Life for many is already tough, but how about if you are an amputee? What changes would you have to make in your lifestyle?
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Future The possibility of the future is endless. Here is a list of some ideas scientists are pondering, planning, even building now!
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Animals While the world's best scientists are trying to find ways to aid in amputation technique and replacing lost parts, animals are beating them with their regeneration!
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The information contained above is intended for general reference and informational purposes only.
It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam.