Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Artificial Limbs for the Modern Age



Prosthetic limbs have been around for a very long time, some even dating back to ancient Greek and Roman times. In all that time however, the basic design and objective of the prosthetic limb has hardly changed at all. People who have suffered an injury that required them to have a leg or arm amputated have always longed for a replacement, both to regain some bodily functionality and to maintain self dignity. Back in ancient times, artificial limbs were created out of natural materials such as wood, metal, and leather. These days, prosthetic limbs are fashioned out of cutting edge modern plastics and other composite materials. Check out this great article that gives a brief history about prosthetic limbs, details how they are made, and much more!




Credits:
Clements, Isaac Perry. "How Prosthetic Limbs Work." 25 June 2008. HowStuffWorks.com. 08 July 2009


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