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Artificial limbs
Artificial limbs are prosthetic devices for the arms or legs used to assist in movement after amputation.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 43-year old asked:
What are the disadvantages of getting an artificial limb?
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How advanced are todays artificial limbs?
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What are some positives and negatives of having artificial limbs?
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How hard is it to get used to an artificial limb?
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A 34-year old asked:
Could you answer if it is a good idea to have artificial limbs?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can you tell me what the latest technology for prosthesis (artificial limbs) and what website i can refer to?
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A 36-year old asked:
Why does everyone who has an amputation not get an artificial limb?
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A 49-year old asked:
Are artificial limbs procedures part of reconstructive surgery?
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Are artificial limbs part of the discussion for reconstructive surgery?
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A 42-year old asked:
What are the most recent accomplishments in the field of amputations and artificial limbs?
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A 48-year old asked:
Are there any sites where people will donate unused artificial limbs for reconstructive surgery?
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Can you tell me which advancements have been made in the field of amputations and artificial limbs?
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A 38-year old asked:
Which health professionals design and fit artificial limbs and braces for patients with disorders or deformities?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Hello dr's. Is there is any management to releave numbness of upper and lower limb s?
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A 29-year old asked:
What is phantom limb?
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A 41-year old asked:
What causes phantom limb?
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A 41-year old asked:
What predisposes someone to phantom limb?
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A 36-year old asked:
What can I expect from a prosthetic limb?
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A 46-year old asked:
Which condition causes your limbs to tingle?
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A 40-year old asked:
Why does back pain radiate to your limbs?
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A 37-year old asked:
How will chiropractors help my achy limbs?
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A 47-year old asked:
What are the types of lower limb prosthesis?
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A 48-year old asked:
How is phantom limb pain evaluated. Treated?
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A 35-year old asked:
What are the levels of upper limb amputation?
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A 37-year old asked:
What's an inexpensive lower limb prosthesis made of?
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A 43-year old asked:
What are people using for chronic phantom limb pain?
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A 44-year old asked:
Could you tell me what to do about phantom limb pain?
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A 34-year old asked:
How can my aide take care of my lower limb prosthesis?
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A 37-year old asked:
What is phantom limb syndrome or pain caused by damaged nerves?
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A 39-year old asked:
How soon can you start walking after a limb lengthening surgery?
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