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| | * Prosthesis - (Disease): Definition |
 | | A prosthesis is a device designed to replace a missing part of the body or to make a part of the body work better. | | | The prosthesis may be fixed in the central core of the femur with methylmethacrylate cement. | | | Proper speech articulation is difficult unless the cleft is surgically closed, with a prosthesis. |
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http://en.mimi.hu/disease/prosthesis.html
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| | Breast Health - Post-Mastectomy Prosthesis |
| | Prosthesis can be worn against the skin, inside the pocket of a mastectomy bra, or attached to the chest wall. | | | This will depend upon your medical condition, the post-operative healing process, and the type of mastectomy that was performed. | | | Post-surgical camisole is often worn immediately following a mastectomy, lumpectomy, radiation therapy, or during reconstruction breast surgery. |
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http://www.nyp.org/health/cd_rom_content/adult/breast/pros.htm
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| | Your first prosthesis / For patients with a trans-tibial amputation / What to Expect / Patients and Caregivers / Home - ... |
| | Other benefits of early ambulation with a prosthesis are that it helps reestablish balance, requires deep breathing which can prevent lung complications, encourages circulation which can reduce the chances of peripheral clotting known as embolism. | | | The preparatory prosthesis is designed so that the prosthetist can easily change the alignment and/or the relationship of the prosthetic parts (socket and foot). | | | As was mentioned earlier, this relationship will greatly affect your comfort and the amount of energy you need to expend to walk. |
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http://www.yankebionics.com/patients_and_caregivers/what_to_expect/for_patients_with_a_trans_tibial_amputation/your_first_prosthesis
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| | Transition to a Switch-Activated, 3-S, Transhumeral Prosthesis: A Team Approach - Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, ... |
| | The importance of a structured program from an occupational therapist is vital to the success of this prosthesis. | | | His occupational therapist has worked with him on a prosthetic training program to assist RW in learning to control the prosthesis since it is different from what he had been used to. | | | After a demonstration of the workings of the prosthesis, the teacher and occupational therapist proceeded to identify specific tasks in the classroom that RW had demonstrated trouble with. |
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http://www.oandp.org/jpo/library/1998_03_056.asp
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| | Conversion Prosthesis |
| | The final prosthesis is then placed on the master cast and the appropriate laboratory procedures are carried out to restore or replace the worn prosthetic material while the patient functions in the meantime with the conversion prosthesis. | | | The purpose of this article is to describe the conversion prosthesis process for the edentulous patient using a two stage implant system with recent modifications in technique. | | | The use of a conversion prosthesis is a concept of prosthetic management following stage II surgery that helps promote patient comfort and acceptance. |
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http://dentalimplants-usa.com/Treatment/Conversion/conv2.html
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| | Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: The Stout prosthesis: an alternate means of restoring speech in selected laryngectomy ... |
| | Moreover, because the Stout technique does not involve the esophagus and does not require invasive procedures around the stoma, it is also practical for patients who have esophageal rigidity or stomal problems. | | | Our evaluation led us to conclude that the Stout prosthesis still has a definite application for patients who are unable to comply with the postoperative care necessary following placement of a tracheoesophageal prosthesis and for patients in developing countries where medical resources are scarce. | | | He also developed a simple onestage surgical procedure to create a fistula to accommodate the prosthesis; this procedure could be performed either during the laryngectomy or at any time thereafter. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BUM/is_2_82/ai_98248252
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| | An Air-Ventilated Syme's Leg Prosthesis JACPOC Library, 1983 |
| | Nair-ventilated Syme's leg prosthesis was designed to aid in eliminating the heat problem that bothers some patients with Syme's amputations. | | | She was very conscious about her appearance and disliked the perforated prosthesis. | | | Drift of the heel pad has occurred in some cases but does not seem to present any real problems. |
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http://jacpoc.oandp.com/library/1983_05_005.asp
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| | New Scientist Breaking News - World's first brain prosthesis revealed |
| | The prosthesis will first be tested on tissue from rats' brains, and then on live animals. | | | The hippocampus has a similar structure in most mammals, says Deadwyler, so little will have to be changed to adapt the technology for people. | | | Another ethical conundrum concerns consent to being given the prosthesis, says Anderson. |
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http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn3488
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| | Intimate Image --Breast Prosthesis, Bras, wigs, Hats, swim sutes, Hair pieces, Skin Care, scarves |
| | breast prosthesis services is deeply committed to the special needs of post-mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy patients. | | | We show you a range of prosthesis options, and introduce you to the wide range of bra choices not limiting you to pocketed bras. | | | You will see that your lifestyle does not need to change with fashion choices, active wear, or lingerie needs to come up with a perfect fit. |
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http://www.intimateimage.com
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| | Breast prosthesis - Patent 4426742 |
| | For the solution of this problem a breast prosthesis of the above-described kind is proposed which according to the invention is designed in such a way that its cup comprises toward the body, approximately centered, a recess and an adapter type molding retained therein. | | | Simultaneously the skin uptake of the cup in the medial portion is thereby arranged so that through increased tensions of a brassiere a pressure deformation into the contact uptake can take place. | | | After introduction into the cavity 15 of cup 10 the silicone-gel body 30 is coalesced with the cavity-limiting wall areas 12,12,15b,13 during the vulcanization process. |
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http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4426742.html
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| | RETINOBLASTOMA: PROSTHESIS |
| | If the child has allergies or a cold, there may be an increased amount of mucus and the prosthesis will need to be cleaned more often. | | | Many children learn how to take the prosthesis out and put it back in on their own. | | | As you become comfortable inserting the conformer, your child will be more comfortable and fitting your child with the prosthesis will be much easier. |
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http://www.eyecancermd.org/retinoblastoma/prosthesis.html
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| | eMedicine - Upper Limb Prosthetics : Article by Kevin Martinez, MD |
| | A temporary prosthesis can be fit in surgery, so when the patient awakes he or she can visualize a limb in place. | | | Ideally, a patient who needs an upper extremity prosthesis should be seen by the rehabilitation team prior to the surgery. | | | During this period, the patient “test drives” the prosthesis and learns what it can and cannot do. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic174.htm
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| | Patient's Guide To Testicular Prosthesis |
| | Mentor is conducting a clinical study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a Soft-Solid Testicular Prosthesis (SSTP). | | | The weight, shape, and texture of Mentor soft-solid testicular implants is designed to approximate normal testicles, providing patients with a more natural looking and feeling scrotum. | | | In addition, infection or extrusion (when the implant shifts and presses out through the skin) may also require additional surgery. |
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http://www.brucegilbertmd.com/services_testpros.html
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| | xomed.com - Roberson Stapes Prosthesis |
| | In the final analysis, the preferred treatment is that which, in the health care professional's judgment, addresses the needs of the individual patient. | | | Nota Bene: The technique description herein and the use of instructions for the related procedures are made available by Medtronic Xomed, Inc. to the health care professional to illustrate the author's suggested treatment for the uncomplicated procedure. | | | Gentle downward pressure on the lateral surface of the incus following prosthesis placement gives the surgeon a sense of normal movement or "ballotment" within the stapedotomy. |
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http://www.xomed.com/xomed_products_roberson.html
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| | Shoulder Prosthesis (US6168628) |
| | a third member coupled to the first member and configured to engage the shoulder prosthesis and hold the shoulder prosthesis at the desired height in relation to the exposed portion of the humeral bone. | | | a positioning jig for positioning the shoulder prosthesis at a desired height in the medullary canal, wherein the positioning jig includes | | | a shoulder prosthesis having a shaft positionable within the medullary canal of a humeral bone; and |
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http://www.delphion.com/details?pn=US06168628__
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| | - Breast Form Q&A |
| | to block the heat transfer from the prosthesis to the chest wall. | | | Some medical conditions such as lymphedema or osteoporosis of the spine warrant a light weight prosthesis. | | | It uses Phase Change Material (PCM) technology to keep a woman cool when her body temperature rises and keeps her warm when her body temperature lowers. |
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http://www.thebreastcaresite.com/eendcom/usamoena/homepage.nsf/0/acd11f0431e04bc205256ac00072d27c?opendocument
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| | TriCenturion |
| | It is a particular type of custom fabricated prosthesis in which an impression is made of the chest wall and this impression is then used to make a positive model of the chest wall. | | | A custom fabricated prosthesis is one which is individually made for a specific patient starting with basic materials. | | | An external breast prosthesis of a different type can be covered at any time if there is a change in the patient’s medical condition necessitating a different type of item. |
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http://www.tricenturion.com/content/dmerc/breast_pros_rev2001_final.cfm
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| | MoonDragon's Obgyn Information - Selecting A Breast Prosthesis |
| | Remind your client that no matter which type of prosthesis she selects, she should follow the manufacturer's instructions to care for it properly. | | | Advise your client against buying a permanent prosthesis until her health care provider says it's okay. | | | Most prostheses are placed inside a pocket in a bra, but some are attached directly to the chest skin with adhesive. |
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http://www.moondragon.org/obgyn/procedures/prosthesis.html
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| | Information about facial prostheses, artificial eyes, reconstructive surgery, ear prosthesis |
| | The prosthesis itself is designed and made by an experienced prosthetist who works in close collaboration with the surgeon and the patient! | | | The Vistafix System comprises the surgical instruments and components that allow the secure attachment of the final prosthesis. | | | The colour is mixed and matched to achieve the best skin tone. |
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http://www.entific.com/YourProsthesis.asp
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| | Maxima External Breast Prosthesis |
| | Manufactured using the finest medical grade silicone, the prosthesis warms to the body temperature in 10 to 15 minutes after donning, giving an even more natural feel. | | | Manufactured using the finest medical grade silicone, the prosthesis warms to the body temperature in 15 to 20 minutes after donning, giving an even more natural feel. | | | Ideal for those who feel more comfortable wearing a light prosthesis, for the infirm, for women who cannot support anatomically weighted forms due to illness such as osteoporosis or injury to the back / shoulder, or for very large breasted ladies. |
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http://www.os.co.za/maxima
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| | Lower Limb Prosthesis |
| | A training session of donning and doffing and using the prosthesis is required by physical therapist | | | How much prosthesis did the patient have and which system was used | | | The decsion of the type of prosthesis that should be made for the patient is decided in close cooperation between the orthopedic physician, the prosthetist and the patient. |
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http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/Orthotics/html/lower_limb_prosthesis.html
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| | Rothschild's Orthopedic Appliances, Inc. - questions and answers |
| | Therefore, the wearer has the opportunity to improve their overall physical health by being able to engage the "whole body" in more activities at a longer duration. | | | This customization provides the patient with the lightest, most dynamic prosthesis. | | | The Light-Pro is designed as a one-piece copolymer prosthesis from the socket to the foot base. |
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http://rothschildsorthopedics.com/q-and-a.html
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| | One Valve for Life - Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch St. Jude Medical |
| | Hemodynamic and clinical impact of prosthesis - patient mismatch in the aortic valve position and its prevention. | | | Pibarot P, Dumesnil J. Hemodynamic and Clinical Impact of Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch in the Aortic Valve Position and its Prevention. | | | Hemodynamics of St. Jude Medical Prosthesis in the Small Aortic Root: In Vivo Studies using Dobutamine Doppler Echocardiography. |
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http://www.onevalveforlife.com/ovflcontenttmp.aspx?section=1&page=6
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| | Evaluation of a New Design: Body-Powered, Upper-Extremity Prosthesis Without Shoulder Harness - Journal of Prosthetics ... |
| | The procedure for testing was to have the amputee subjects (a) perform activities with the standard below-elbow prosthesis and then with the TPC prosthesis to compare results, and (b) wear the TPC prosthesis for two weeks and so licit subject responses. | | | Because the results were encouraging, the Center decided to fit another below-elbow amputee with the TPC prosthesis to further assess its potential for practical use. | | | The use and acceptance of the TPC prosthesis would be enhanced if the elbow latch were improved for easier and more reliable activation. |
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http://www.oandp.org/jpo/library/1989_01_045.asp
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| | Amazon.ca: Books: The Thrust Plate Hip Prosthesis |
| | Experimental stress analysis of the proximal femur led to the development of this device, and clinical results over a period of more than 12 years confirm the sound biomechanical concept on which it is based. | | | This, together with the fact that bone stock is preserved, makes it especially attractive for use in physiologically active and young patients. | | | The thrust plate prosthesis is a new type of hip prosthesis which maintains the physiological loading pattern of the bone. |
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http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/3540615067
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| | Breast prosthesis for use after mastectomy |
| | You will need a bra that fits close to your chest wall between the cups, with enough depth of material to cover the prosthesis. | | | Someone else's view of your body is different from what you see looking down or twisted around in front of a mirror. | | | A prosthesis is a false breast which you can wear in your bra cup. |
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http://www.ourbreastsite.org/prosthesis.htm
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| | Prosthesis |
| | Any prosthesis creates erections that are approximately 1/2 to 1" shorter than patient's natural erection | | | Rejection by partner (illustrates why it is vital to include patient and partner in decision making/ education) | | | Use of the prosthesis prior to proper healing of the incisions could cause damage to the incision, and potential damage to the prosthesis; it also increases the risk of infection |
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http://www.midwesturologycenter.com/prosthesis.asp
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| | Breast Prosthesis |
| | There are many styles and types and you will probably want to experiment over time to find what is right for you. | | | Here is our list of local providers that our participants have used and reccomend. | | | There are varying ‘weights’ and materials for prosthesis, depending on your comfort. |
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http://www.touchedbycancer.org/library/prosthesis.asp
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| | prosthesis -- Encyclopædia Britannica |
| | The prosthesis only looks like a natural eye, however; it cannot function as a sense organ. | | | Provides details on causes, Prosthesis Implants, Viagra, Peyronie's disease, and treatment procedures. | | | An artificial substitute for a missing part of the body of humans or other animals is called a prosthetic device, or prosthesis. |
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http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9061587?tocId=9061587
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| | Your New Upper Extremity Prosthesis |
| | Sometimes it means the prosthesis needs to be replaced. | | | For some of these problems the socket can be adjusted. | | | Electrode: on a myoelectric prosthesis a contact located inside the socket which detects the muscle activity that makes the hand open and close. |
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http://www.shrinershq.org/patientedu/upperprosthesis.html
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| | Adapt a Bra to Accommodate a Prosthesis |
| | The process of adapting a bra to accommodate a prosthesis is not difficult nor time-consuming. | | | I find that a full-coverage bra like Élan B530 (www.elanpatterns.com) can be easily adapted to this purpose. | | | If you're working on an underwire bra, fold under the edge along the channeling, and carefully straight-stitch along the edge, or hand-sew it with small stitches. |
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http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00112.asp
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| | Prosthesis definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | Penis Prosthesis - Explains vacuum constriction devices (penis vacuum pumps) used to treat erectile dysfunction and male impotence to help a man maintain an erection. | | | A person who uses a removable prosthesis -- for example, an artificial hand -- may want to have more than one available for different types of tasks. | | | Prosthesis: An artificial substitute or replacement of a part of the body such as a tooth, eye, a facial bone, the palate, a hip, a knee or another joint, the leg, an arm, etc. A prosthesis is designed for functional or cosmetic reasons or both. |
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http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5076
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| | A better fitting prosthesis - Precision Prosthetics Inc. |
| | While an occasional adjustment to your prosthesis is acceptable, constant pain or discomfort is not! | | | Precision Prosthetics can help you by developing a more intimate-fitting prosthesis. | | | Even the stump of a twenty-year amputee undergoes change with a new prosthesis! |
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http://homepages.apci.net/~tc/ppo/link1.html
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| | Hip prosthesis (US6361566) |
| | Acetabular cup prosthesis with extension for deficient acetabulum | | | The elongated neck part has an articulation head at one end thereon, the head being shaped to be articulately received in the acetabulum part, and a slidable connection at the other end thereof for engagement with the femur part. | | | The hip prosthesis is intended to be disposed at one end thereof into a cup-shaped cavity of an acetabulum and at the other end thereof into a femur canal of a person suffering from a damaged hip-joint. |
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http://www.delphion.com/details?pn=US06361566__
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| | Breast Forms, Mastectomy Prosthesis, Enhancement Forms, Mastectomy Bras |
| | Our breast forms, prosthesis, fashion bras, enhancement forms, and under garments come in a wide range of sizes including A Cup, B Cup, C Cup, D Cup, DD Cup, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56. | | | Breast Cancer survivors will find Mastectomy and Lumpectomy forms. | | | Breast Forms, Mastectomy Prosthesis, Enhancement Forms, Mastectomy Bras |
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| | Dual Prosthesis |
| | It was researched and developed with the practical trial and co-operation of Ftm prosthetic wearer pictured here. | | | The prosthesis is hard enough for penetration but has a soft feel to it as well, so that it is very comfortable to wear all day. | | | You are able to wear this prosthesis daily and for sex, without changing from one to the other. |
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http://www.ftmprosthetics.com/dual.html
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| | Kolberg Ocularist~Custom Made Artificial Eyes and Flush Fitting Scleral Shells |
| | Naturally time is required to adjust to how this situation will affect the person's life, appearance and ability to function. | | | Something that is often not considered at the beginning of an eye loss, but which becomes an important factor after surgery, is how one is going to look and deal with an ocular prosthesis (artificial eye), and where to have it fit. | | | Today, thanks to remarkable advances in ocular implants, the loss of an eye no longer has to mean the loss of a natural appearance. |
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http://www.artificialeye.net
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| | Welcome to the Intimate Image catalog - breast prosthesis fitting specialists |
| | The asymmetric shape follows the body's natural curves for a comfortable, supportive fit. | | | Remarkable "weight-reducing" technology features a special lightweight silicone in the back layer. | | | Welcome to the Intimate Image catalog - breast prosthesis fitting specialists |
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http://www.cancerboutique.com/breast.html
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| | Auditory Prosthesis Research - RTI International |
| | For more information about RTI's work in auditory prosthesis research, please contact the following individuals: | | | Blake Wilson continues to be active in the work of the Auditory Prosthesis Research Program at RTI. | | | The recent acquisition of MCNC broadens RTI's existing research and development in advanced technologies with the addition of significant new expertise in materials and electronics, signal electronics, and network systems and security. |
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| | (WO 01/28453) LOW-PROFILE, NON-STENTED PROSTHESIS FOR TRANSLUMINAL IMPLANTATION [Repub: 20.09.2001] |
| | Alternatively, the prosthesis may be provided with apertures which can be widened in vivo. | | | The prosthesis may have tubular extensions to allow the treating lesions that involve the parent tubular organ and its branches. | | | Magnetised wires or powder may be attached to the prosthesis to facilitate this process and provide in addition radial elasticity to the prosthesis. |
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http://www.wipo.int/ipdl/IPDL-CIMAGES/view/pct/getbykey5?KEY=01/28453.010920
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| | Computerized Lower Limb Prosthesis - VA Technology Assessment Program (VATAP) Patient Summary |
| | This is important because a positive feeling about the prosthesis may make it easier for the amputee to return to normal living. | | | Patients with 1) no additional medical conditions other than amputation, who had been fit and active, and, 2) whose amputations were caused by trauma or congenital defects. | | | The VA reviewed the medical literature to compare the rehabilitation of amputees using a computerized prosthesis with those using a standard prosthesis. |
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http://www.va.gov/vatap/patientinfo/prosteticlimb.htm
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| | New Scientist Breaking News - Brain prosthesis passes live tissue test |
| | The device could ultimately be used to replace damaged brain tissue which may have been destroyed in an accident, during a stroke, or by neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. | | | The world’s first brain prosthesis has passed the first stages of live testing. | | | The microchip, designed to model a part of the brain called the hippocampus, has been used successfully to replace a neural circuit in slices of rat brain tissue kept alive in a dish. |
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http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn6574
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| | Voice Prosthesis |
| | Infections, radiation, antibiotic therapy and even the diet may affect durabiliy. | | | Despite Routine cleaning, some patients may require medicine to limit fungus build-up. | | | If you have a prosthesis that you change yourself: |
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http://www.headandneckrehab.com/HTML/patient_care/tep.html
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| | prosthesis on Encyclopedia.com |
| | Retinal prosthesis development continues on positive path.(Two models) | | | New, custom-made breast prosthesis is giving cancer survivors a better fit. | | | New, custom-made breast prosthesis is giving cancer survivors a better fit.(Knight Ridder Newspapers) |
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http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/X/X-prosthes.asp
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| | Above-knee prosthesis |
| | Several types of motion of the prosthesis leg have been programmed and the disabled patient can select a desired program. | | | The program selection is accomplished through a small control box, which is carried on the patient's belt. | | | Specific orthopedic parts (the socket and the foot) are linked to the powered part of the prosthesis by standard connections. |
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http://labtel.imp.bg.ac.yu/prez/lab150/promonae.htm
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