The term Prosthesis in the Medical world refers to using an artificially created and fit extension to replace a missing part of the body. These medical equipments are used to replace parts of the body which might have been lost in an accident or due to a birth defect. It is a science which fuses a mechanical and medical device with human muscle and bones and most importantly, the nervous system.

The most commonly seen prosthetics are the Lower Extremity prosthetics, which refers to the artificial devices that are used to replace body parts which are located below the hip onwards. These include knee replacements or the prosthetic legs that are used by patients. These are convenient to use once the patient gets used to it and it is no more a challenge to function. Continue reading →