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    Prosthetic Limb Essay

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    appear from accidents in the workplace to war zones on a battlefield. Veterans lose limbs during duty, and many biomedical engineers study and attempt to find a proper solution for the veterans. One of the solutions is an orthopedic limb and artificial extension of a body’s lost limb. Even though the artificial limbs are not as close to the real limb, if hospitals and families encourage veterans to obtain an orthopedic limb, then the veterans will get a longer life. Veterans already risk an…

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    A distal transhumeral amputation typically occurs above the elbow. Cheesborough et al. suggest preserving the humerus bone segment at an approximate length of 6 to 8 cm. In addition to the length they recommend fixating the humerus at a 70 degree angle with a metal plate to give the arm rotational and leverage control when using a prosthetic arm (Cheesborough et al.,2015). In addition the shape and length of the residual humerus bone allows for increased suspension of a prosthetic arm (Tintle…

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    fabricate medical, supportive devices and measure and fit patients for them. These devices are artificial limbs (arms, hands, legs, and feet), braces, and other medical or surgical devices. O&P determine patients needs by interviewing and evaluating the patient. They take impressions and measurements of the part of the patient's body that needs to be fitted with a brace or an artificial device, limb. Physicians write prescriptions for the patient’s needs and give it to the O&P. The O&P know what…

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    Peculiar Medical Cases

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    Ramachandran begins his book with snippets of peculiar medical cases. The stories are fascinating because the brain is fragile, yet strong; damage to a particular part of the brain can lead to the expression of an odd behavior, yet the person can remain rational. Ramachandran (1998) expresses that these type of cases usually do not get much attention from doctors (i.e., neurologists and psychiatrists) and there has not been much investigation about the causes of their behaviors (p. 2). However,…

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    Visual Hypothesis

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    Visual Prosthesis: Selling a Dream to Visually Impaired (A literature review of advancements in the field of Visual Prosthesis) Abstract Visual prosthesis is by far the best bet to restore vision in a patient suffering with visual loss. This paper provides a literature review of the various technological advancements made over time and how these advancements have proved noteworthy in fields of visual prosthesis. To develop a basic understanding about the visual prosthesis, the anatomy and…

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    Phantom Limb Essay

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    the experience of excruciating pain caused by a limb or other body part that is no longer attached to the body, this disturbance can prove to be not only exasperating but extraordinarily frightening as well. This strange phenomenon, of experiencing a limb that has been removed from the body, is referred to as a “phantom limb.” Around “90 percent of amputees worldwide” have experienced these puzzling sensations. Interestingly, at times, the limb is sensed as having mobility and at others is…

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    The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons written by Sam Kean is a collection of stories throughout history that depicts the discovery, symptoms, and shifts in the fundamental understanding of the brain and brain injuries. Within the pages of this book, Kean does a masterful job explaining the intricacies of the brain, providing captivating stories to stimulate the reader, all while encapsulating valuable information on the brain. The book is written from a scientific perspective, invoking brain…

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    performance or walking performance. In addition, the article indicated that the degree of loss of the body part function significantly affect the choice of artificial foot characteristic. Further, the study showed that the subjects with their amputated lower-limb sensation intact prefer artificial foot characterized by the shortest flat area, while those who have lost their sensation with slightly longer flat…

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    Phantom Limb Pain

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    Most amputees report a sequela where they perceive painful sensations in the missing part of the amputated limbs1. This condition is known as phantom limb pain (PLP). While various hypotheses have been proposed to explain the etiology of PLP, it remains unclear1. In this essay, I will present the debate between two contrasting theories on the possible causes of PLP. One argues that PLP arises as a top-down phenomenon because of maladaptive cortical plasticity2, and conversely, the other…

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    Prosthetics

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    modernized. Prosthetics also significantly help amputees, making them a necessity for those who need support, according to professionals in the field. Prosthetics are created from plastic and usually have small sensors to track electrical nerves within a limb, but with developed technology, prosthetics can do so much more. Prosthetics have developed to detect certain signals, and in order to prepare an individual for prosthetics, stimulations are used. Stimulation signals get sent to the three…

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