Prosthetic legs are specifically designed to help people with leg amputations get around more easily. However, some people still need a cane, walker, or crutches to walk with a prosthetic leg, while others can walk freely. A prosthetic limb is an artificially created device that substitutes a damaged part of the body that may be damaged through injury, disease, or simply a natural condition at birth. Prosthetic legs are designed to restore the functional roles of the leg to provide mobility and independence to the affected individual.
For many people, prostheses can improve mobility and the ability to manage daily activities, as well as provide the means to stay independent. Increased prosthetic usage is associated with increased quality of life, higher levels of employment, decreased phantom limb pain, and lower levels of general psychiatric symptoms. Losing a limb is never easy, amputation can negatively affect a person and inevitably changes their lives as well as the lives of their loved ones. While life after amputation is simply a matter of finding a new routine, a new normal.
Prosthetic legs are made of lightweight yet durable materials. Depending on the location of the amputation, the leg may or may not feature functional knee and ankle joints. The technology allows the wearer to move around, but it takes some time to get used to using the prostheses.
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