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Artificial limbs are a type of prosthesis and are classified by the type of amputation they would replace, for example * Transtibial: Below the knee * Transfemoral: Above the knee * Transradial: The upper arm
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technical tools and devices such as alphabet boards, text telephones, or text-to-speech conversion software used to assist people with physical or emotional disorders in performing certain actions, tasks, and activities.
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Artificial Limbs as related to Assistive Devices
- Prostheses Prosthetics and Artificial Limbs
Examines various types of artificial limbs called prostheses including recent research and developments in prosthetics
- Artificial limb - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Artificial limbs may be needed for a variety of reasons where a body ... have special limbs and devices to aid in the participation of sports and recreational ...
- (WO/2000/015157) PROSTHETIC, ORTHOTIC, AND OTHER ...
... device, which improves the freedom of movement capabilities of artificial limbs or ... providing increased dexterity and agility of an artificial limb. The assistive device is ...
- Assistive Devices
Viet-Nam: Vietnamese assistance for the handicapped, crippled and disabled by the war. Vietnam war rehabilitation services and assistance. ...
- Assistive Technology at Gillette Children's
The Assistive Technology Department (ATD) at Gillette Children's designs and creates customized orthoses (braces), artificial limbs (prosthesis), powered wheelchair ...
- Production and distribution of assistive devices for people ...
Artificial limbs, braces, crutches and shoes are manufactured within the country, but ... assistive devices in Bhutan is one small unit where artificial limbs ...
- Physicians And Surgeons - New Hartford, New York - Central ...
medical equipment or assistive devices, prosthesis (artificial limb) or orthosis ... Prostheses, or artificial limbs, are used by people who have lost limbs or extremities ...
- New England Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems - Prosthetic Services
Prosthetics is the design, fabrication and fitting of custom-made artificial limbs or other types of assistive devices for patients who have lost limbs as a result ...
- The Hindu : States / Tamil Nadu : Napoleon distributes ...
Since the process of providing assistive devices to all of them would ... tri-cycles, wheel chairs, hearing aids, artificial limbs and Braille watches ...
- artificial limb " Sichuan Quake Relief (SQR)
So far, 158 amputees received artificial limbs. 341 people are now equipped with assistive devices, officials said. The health department said ...
- Senior Health Advisor 2003.1: Assistive Devices (Bathing ...
An assistive device is a tool to help you do something more easily. ... Other devices, like braces and artificial limbs, need to be specially made to fit you. ...
- Artificial Limbs: MedlinePlus
If you are missing an arm or leg, an artificial limb can sometimes replace it. ... Assistive Devices and Mobility Aids during Travel(Transportation Security Administration) ...
- WorkSafeNB
Prostheses: artificial limbs designed to replace an amputated limb. ... Assistive Devices: artificial limbs, splinting, bracing, insoles, adapted ...
- Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Information ...
What is the Assistive Devices Program ? The Ontario Ministry of ... such as artificial limbs and certain communication devices, are complex to ...
- Increased Freedom for Amputees with Advances in Prosthetic ...
Prosthetic devices with moveable joints have gone through a number of transformations. ... a computer within the artificial limb itself. In addition, robotic devices using built ...
- Assistive Devices: MedlinePlus
If you have a disability or injury, you may use a number of assistive devices. ... Artificial Limbs. Cochlear Implants. Disabilities. Eye Wear. Hearing Aids ...
- Production and distribution of assistive devices for people ...
Every assistive device must be appropriate for the person who uses it. ... Tricycles, artificial limbs, devices for blind people, hearing aids, parts for orthoses ...
- Measuring the Athletic (Dis)advantages of Artificial Limbs ...
Measuring the Athletic (Dis)advantages of Artificial Limbs ... Where should the competitive line be drawn with artificial limbs and other assistive devices? ...
- Regional Cooperation in the Local Production of Assistive Devices
Regional Cooperation for the Local Production of Assistive Devices ... of assistive devices, i.e., prosthetic devices (artificial limbs), braces and wheelchairs. ...
- NCHS Pressroom - 1997 Fact Sheet - Trends in Assistive Technology
Almost 5 million people use canes, the single most utilized assistive device. ... use assistive devices such as back braces and artificial limbs to ...

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