Prosthetics

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Stability in standing and walking, shock absorption, energy storage and return, cosmetic attractiveness, and even running, jumping, and other sports activities may all be addressed with lower-limb prosthesis.

Prosthetic knee joints with electronic knee joints can now be customized for each patient. Patients with amputations now confidently walk down stairs and hills thanks to a computer chip that allows the knee joint to recognize changes in position, speed, and force. There are unique prosthetic feet for jogging, golfing, and swimming. Children's orthoses can be created with designs and colors to make them more enjoyable to wear.

Reaching and gripping, occupational demands such as hammering, painting, or weight lifting, and routines of daily life such as eating, writing, and dressing may all benefit from upper-limb prosthesis.

Electrically powered hands and elbows are common in arm prosthetics. Simple switches can be used to operate them, but sensors on the skin that detect signals generated by muscles (myoelectric signals) can also be used to control them. Microprocessors are utilized to analyze and process myoelectric data in some cases. Users of this type of "bionic arm" can pick up an egg with a delicate touch while also having the strength to grab a large object.

Kearns Orthopaedics offers breast prostheses. Contact the practice for information about the service and appointment arrangements.

tee that your prosthesis is a great fit and shape for your needs.