Other type of prosthesis

Medical research has advanced to the point of having carried out joint replacements for almost all joint injuries or diseases that afflict human beings. Examples of this are:

• Ankle prosthesis
• Elbow prosthesis
• Wrist prosthesis
• Shoulder prosthesis
• Vertebral prostheses
• ... Among others

• What is an orthopedic prosthesis?

  An orthopedic prosthesis is an artificial replacement created to completely or partially replace an amputated limb of the human body. In the same way, medical technology in general, the technological development of orthopedic prostheses has not stopped and seeks to emulate as much as possible the natural members of the human body. Prostheses perform a large number of essential functions such as: Returning a large part of the mobility to the individual, ability to perform daily activities without the help of other people and optimization of balance and posture in general, avoiding absences caused by lack of of the limb of the amputated human body.

  What components make up an orthopedic prosthesis?

  An orthopedic prosthesis consists of:

  Prosthetic Socket: Part of the prosthesis in which the patient inserts his amputation or residual limb. Choosing the socket technology is very important because the individual must feel comfortable with the prosthesis.

  Prosthetic joints:  Parts that replace amputated joints, such as: Knee and hip joints. Its types are very varied, having mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and even electronic joints.

  Adapters and Kits:  The Kits act as the bones of the amputated human limb. Similarly, the adapters function as the union between the different elements that make up the prosthesis in the body.

  Prosthetic feet: As its name indicates, they replace the amputated prosthetic foot. They play a fundamental role in the prosthesis as they are responsible for receiving the impact of the heel with each step and redirecting it correctly to result in a harmonious, comfortable and natural gait.

  Before being able to indicate which elements are most suitable for the prosthesis to be used by a person, our medical staff must be able to carry out a preliminary diagnosis that allows us to assess their needs and be able to determine the most appropriate prosthetic tool for each case.

  Ailments

  
  

  Within the range of ailments and illnesses to be treated to add orthopedic prostheses are:

  Accidents (loss of limbs, arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers).

  Burns.

  Children with congenital problems of: scoliosis, foot or chapin, developmental dysplasia or dislocation of the hip, as well as bone and joint infections in children of all ages. Broken bones are a special problem in children because they are still growing.

  Just as prostheses are being perfected every day with the support of technology, doctors and orthopedic technicians are also developing their knowledge and specializing as they supervise, maintain and repair orthopedic devices and prostheses through the use of manual tools. In short, it is a very noble career because it helps to value the person as a human being.