Prosthetic limbs making progress in use and ease
By Justine Frostad
12/12/10
Prosthetic limbs have come a long way since the heavy, iron legs made by metalworkers in the Dark Ages. Most modern prosthetics are crafted out of advanced plastics and carbon-fiber composites.
While new technologies and materials have enhanced the quality and strength of prosthetic limbs, the basic components, such as the socket, the pylon and the suspension system remain the same.
The socket is the part of the prosthetic device that connects to the stump of the user's limb or residual limb. The pylon is the skeleton of the prosthetic limb, sometimes fitted with a cover that can be matched to the user's skin tone to give a more lifelike appearance. The suspension system is what is used to keep the prosthetic limb attached to the body.
This video covers how prosthetic legs are created, how these prosthetics impact the users' lives and some new technology that is changing the industry.
Prosthetics Making Progress from Justine Frostad on Vimeo.
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