Artificial Limbs Summary People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include Circulation problems from atherosclerosis or diabetes. They may cause you to need an amputation. Traumatic injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat Cancer Birth defects If you are missing an arm or leg, an artificial limb can sometimes replace it. The device, which is called a prosthesis, can help you to perform daily activities such as walking, eating, or dressing. Some artificial limbs let you function nearly as well as before. Specifics Amputation and Prosthetics American Society for Surgery of the Hand Prosthetic Feet Amputee Coalition of America Prosthetic Knee Systems Amputee Coalition of America Statistics and Research Brain-Controlled Prosthetics Society for Neuroscience Prosthetic Engineering Department of Veterans Affairs Prosthetics / Amputations Department of Veterans Affairs Prosthetics and Related Technology Department of Veterans Affairs Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Amputation, Traumatic National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Artificial Limbs National Institutes of Health Related Issues Consumer Guide for Amputees: A Guide to Lower Limb Prosthetics Amputee Coalition of America Cosmesis: The Art of Making Artificial Limbs Look Lifelike Amputee Coalition of America Prosthetic Care FAQs American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics Rehabilitation Engineering: What is Rehabilitation Engineering? National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering When to Replace a Prosthesis Amputee Coalition of America Find an Expert Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs Children Limb Loss in Children: Prosthetic Issues Amputee Coalition of America Start Here Limb Prosthetics Merck & Co., Inc. Prosthetic Frequently Asked Questions for the New Amputee Amputee Coalition of America Journal Articles Artificial Limbs Seniors Senior Health: Older Adults and Newer Technology Amputee Coalition of America When Are Prostheses the Right Choice for Older Amputees? Amputee Coalition of America
