Foot and Ankle Devices Include Implants and Prostheses Used In the Surgical Amputation Processes
Foot and Ankle Devices Foot and Ankle Devices have been around for a long time. Today, custom foot and ankle gadgets are becoming more sophisticated and incorporate microprocessors and new materials. A prosthetic limb is an artificial foot and ankle device that replaces a lost limb. This replacement limb is often a replacement for an arm or leg. It is a form of an artificial body part, which is made to fit and resemble the missing digit. The prosthetic limb has different functions and may be full or partial. Depending on the type of amputation, prosthetic limbs may be placed on either side of the body, which can help a person recover from an amputation. Patients will typically remain in an acute care hospital until they have stabilized medically. Once the patient is stable, they may be moved to a skilled nursing facility or an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility. The initial focus of the prosthetic team will be to determine if the patient is a good candidate....