Prosthetics.
About Prostheses.
A prosthesis is an artificial device used to replace all or part of a missing limb. Prostheses are often used by someone who has experienced limb loss due to injury, accident, or illness, but they can also be used by someone with a congenital condition that results in a limb difference. Unlike knee or hip replacements ("endoprostheses"), which are implanted in the patient's limb, prostheses are worn by the user by attaching it to their residual limb. While not everyone with a limb difference or limb loss needs a prosthesis, the right device can empower users in many different ways. Keep reading to learn more about how.
The basic purpose of a prosthetic device is to restore the functionality and mobility of a missing limb, making it easier to take part in daily activities, hobbies, work tasks, and more. Prostheses can also improve users’ quality of life, empowering them to be as active as they want and are able to be – whether that means moving safely around their house or being a high-performance athlete. For people who have experienced a limb loss, a prosthetic device can also help reduce the emotional impact of an accident or injury.
There are many types of prostheses, from simple devices like mechanical or body powered devices to complex, high-tech ones that mimic the movement and functionality of a natural limb. Take a look at some of the prosthetic devices available from Ottobock.
Funding for NHS Prosthetics.
Lower Limb Prosthetic Solutions from Ottobock.
Lower limb prosthetics or prosthetic legs are used to replace feet knees and hips. Lower limb prosthetics are one of the most common types of prostheses. They come in many different forms, including both purely mechanical and computerised devices that can mimic the movement of a natural limb.
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For over 100 years people have come first in everything we do. The combination of research from our clinical scientists merged with amputees’ own experiences has allowed us to make continual advances in our prosthetic systems, improving the life of our users, enabling them to live independent daily lives.
For over 100 years people have come first in everything we do. The combination of research from our clinical scientists merged with amputees’ own experiences has allowed us to make continual advances in our prosthetic systems, improving the life of our users, enabling them to live independent daily lives.
So much more than a foot. It’s your foundation.
The prosthetic foot makes everything else possible. Whether you‘re an above or below knee amputee, the quality and performance of your whole prosthesis will be impacted by the quality and performance of the prosthetic foot.
The prosthetic foot makes everything else possible. Whether you‘re an above or below knee amputee, the quality and performance of your whole prosthesis will be impacted by the quality and performance of the prosthetic foot.
Find the right solution for you.
A prosthetic socket is a crucial component in a prosthesis. The right fit can make the difference between moving freely without pain and your normal daily life being affected. To help avoid this various different methods of securing the prosthesis to the residual limb exist.
A prosthetic socket is a crucial component in a prosthesis. The right fit can make the difference between moving freely without pain and your normal daily life being affected. To help avoid this various different methods of securing the prosthesis to the residual limb exist.
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Upper Limb Prosthetic Solutions from Ottobock.
Upper limb prosthetics or prosthetic arms or hands come in a wide variety of designs and functions, and work in many different ways. Simple cosmetic hands can be designed to mimic a natural hand, without functioning like one, and more advanced prosthetic hands and arms can be controlled in different ways, either by body movements or controlled by muscle signals.
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Living with upper limb difference or becoming an upper limb amputee can be an incredibly challenging process, mentally and physically. We've spent over 100 years learning what people with limb differences need from a prosthetic. Check out how we've built a century of collaboration into our upper limb solutions.
Living with upper limb difference or becoming an upper limb amputee can be an incredibly challenging process, mentally and physically. We've spent over 100 years learning what people with limb differences need from a prosthetic. Check out how we've built a century of collaboration into our upper limb solutions.
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