Prosthetic Device

Prosthetic Device

Prosthesis - an artificial alternate for a missing body part. Such as arms, legs, eyes, teeth and also a penile (penis) prosthetic. Total joint replacement, a hearing aid. One I was surprised about was a cranial cover for the brain. As I continue with my research and narrow it down to the technical point I want to make, the cost seem to be the one thing that sticks out it is astronomical for these devices not all can afford.

We have foundations that donate used items to third world countries so they are able to take advantage of what we offer but there are draw backs from that also because once the items are broke down so they may be fitted. The drawback is who pays for parts if they break if they are already donated to these poor countries. The explanation of cost may range from $3000.00 to $30.000 depending on the device and your life style that you have. Insurance is almost a must and the cost of not getting a person the type of device they need is greater than the dollar amount.

A recent survey done by the California Health Benefits Review Program found that every $1 spent on rehabilitation saves the economy $11 dollars in various welfare and disability benefits. On the other hand, a person who does not receive prosthetic within 2 years of amputation has a larger prospect of social welfare, bigger health anxieties encompassing obesity related infections and situation and is more expected to bear depression. The US amputee population is approximately 1.9 million persons and growing, however science and medicine provide thee technology to restoring a person's dignity, self-reliance, productivity and ability to

Contribute to society.

In consideration the benefits to the person and the community far outweigh the cost of the items. So I wonder how the third world countries cover the cost for their amputees. Prosthetic components are usually not reused in the United States because of lawful considerations. However, used prosthetic limbs may be disassembled and then shipped to Third World countries for use by landmine victims and/or other individuals in need. There are a number of organizations that accept the gently used prosthetic limbs and/or components.

Some prosthetic amenities sponsor periodic journeys to Third World Countries in order to provide prosthetic services. They collect gently used limbs and component for distribution through these programs. VIDA is a non-profit medical respite and development aid organization based in Emeryville ca. since 1991 when they were established have provided nearly $40 million in medical aid to eleven countries in Latin America. Another foundation The International foundation for physically disabled (IFPD) primary mission is to provide necessary and appropriate prostheses, orthotics and durable medical devices for various individuals of limited financial means, as well as victims of war and the disabled in third world & developing countries.

History of Prosthetic Components

The evolution of prosthetics is a long and storied history, from its primitive beginnings to its complicated present, to the stimulating visions of ...