Prosthetics A Short Look at the History and

Topics Covered How and why I made my product What are prosthetics/prostheses? Origin of

How I made My Product Microsoft’s Power. Point software The internet

Why I Made It I am not very creative Gain general knowledge Personal goal

What Are Prosthetics/Prostheses? Prosthetics: noun. artificial body parts, such as a leg, a tooth,

Origin of the Word “Prosthesis” Origin of the word prosthesis: mid 16 th century:

Mythological References to Prosthetics Tezcatlitoca Pelops

Oldest Prosthesis Known “Greville Chester Artificial Toe” Artificial Big Right Toe. 2012. Science 2.

Oldest Prosthesis Known Discovered in Ancient Egypt British explorers found in the necropolis of

Oldest Prosthesis Known Dr. Jacky Finch confirmed functionality Research at University of Manchester Journal

The “Father” of Prosthetics Lived 1510 -1590 Introduced prosthetics to the Medical field Ambroise

The “Father” of Prosthetics Did not seal wounds Infection Credited for use of ligatures

Different Types of Prosthetics Joint Act as cartilage Hip, knee, and shoulder most common

Different Types of Prosthetics Arm Transradial Attach below the elbow Transhumeral Attach to the

Different Types of Prosthetics Leg Transtibial Attaches below the knee Transfemoral Attach above the

Different Types of Prosthetics Cosmetic No effect on a patient’s functionality But “increases” appearance

Overall Prosthetics make patients’ lives better Functionally Restore basic functions in limbs – Some

What I Think of Future Prosthetics will become more effective than the real thing

Questions/Comments? Any stories/experiences

Works Cited Bailey, Aubrey. “What Are the Different Types of Prosthetics? ” Chron. 2013.

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Prosthetics A Short Look at the History and Applications of Prosthetics

Topics Covered How and why I made my product What are prosthetics/prostheses? Origin of the word “prosthesis” Mythological references Oldest Prosthesis Known The “Father” of Prosthetics Different types of prosthetics Conclusion What I think of future prosthetics Questions

How I made My Product Microsoft’s Power. Point software The internet

Why I Made It I am not very creative Gain general knowledge Personal goal to become a physical therapist Might work with amputees one day

What Are Prosthetics/Prostheses? Prosthetics: noun. artificial body parts, such as a leg, a tooth, a heart, or a breast implant Prosthetic. adj. of or relating to prosthetics Prostheses: noun. any artificial body part

Origin of the Word “Prosthesis” Origin of the word prosthesis: mid 16 th century: from Greek word “prostithenai” Pros- meaning 'in addition' -tithenai meaning 'to place'

Mythological References to Prosthetics Tezcatlitoca Pelops

Oldest Prosthesis Known “Greville Chester Artificial Toe” Artificial Big Right Toe. 2012. Science 2. 0. Web. 1 Nov 2013.

Oldest Prosthesis Known Discovered in Ancient Egypt British explorers found in the necropolis of Thebe Dates back to 600 BCE Material used Wood Leather Plaster

Oldest Prosthesis Known Dr. Jacky Finch confirmed functionality Research at University of Manchester Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics Considered a “leg” prosthetic Housed in British Museum

The “Father” of Prosthetics Lived 1510 -1590 Introduced prosthetics to the Medical field Ambroise Paré

The “Father” of Prosthetics Did not seal wounds Infection Credited for use of ligatures to tie off blood vessels Still used in modern amputation procedures Ambroise Paré

Different Types of Prosthetics Joint Act as cartilage Hip, knee, and shoulder most common A. D. A. M. Prosthetic knee joint. 2007. Health Central. Web. 5 Nov 2013.

Different Types of Prosthetics Arm Transradial Attach below the elbow Transhumeral Attach to the upper arm Restores basic function http: //www. youtube. com/ watch? feature=player_ embedded&v=gud. Jkhlx. Ubw Prosthetic right arm. 2012. New York Daily News. Web. 5 Nov 2013.

Different Types of Prosthetics Leg Transtibial Attaches below the knee Transfemoral Attach above the knee Re-enables amputees to Stand Walk Run Oscar “Blade Runner” Pistorius. 2008. Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Web. 2013.

Different Types of Prosthetics Cosmetic No effect on a patient’s functionality But “increases” appearance

Different Types of Prosthetics Cosmetic No effect on a patient’s functionality But “increases” appearance Artificial Eyes. 2013. Citizen Arcane. Web. 5 Nov 2013.

Different Types of Prosthetics Cosmetic No effect on a patient’s functionality But “increases” appearance Artificial Eyes. 2013. Citizen Arcane. Web. 5 Nov 2013. Pamela Anderson. 2012. Medic Beauty. Web. 6 Nov 2013.

Overall Prosthetics make patients’ lives better Functionally Restore basic functions in limbs – Some advanced function (running) Not quite as functional as real thing - yet Visually Helps increase self-esteem

What I Think of Future Prosthetics will become more effective than the real thing Will be preferred Not susceptible to muscle fatigue, Soreness, pain, etc… Prosthetics will be easily replaceable Need to overcome phantom pain First No cure A shot from the movie I Robot. 2004. Won Jun’s blog. Web. 6 Nov 2013.

Questions/Comments? Any stories/experiences

Works Cited Bailey, Aubrey. “What Are the Different Types of Prosthetics? ” Chron. 2013. Web. 4 Nov 2013. Finch, Jacky. “Biochemical Assessment of Two Artificial Big Toe Restorations From Ancient Egypt and Their Significance to the History of Prosthetics”. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 24. 4 (2012): 181 -191. Web. 1 Nov 2013. “Prosthesis”. oxforddictionaries. com. 2013. http: //www. oxforddictionaries. com/us/definition/american_english/p rosthesis. Web. 2 Nov 2013. Welcome Library, London. Sciencemuseum. org. 2013. http: //www. sciencemuseum. org. uk/broughttolife/people/ambroisep are. aspx Web. 1 Nov 2013.