Over 30,000 amputations were performed on the Union side alone in the Civil War (Blackwell). All through history, nature has provided the basis for copious inventions. Using natural phenomena to either invent or innovate new technologies is otherwise known as biomimicry. Biomimicry has been able to improve myriads of problems, and it seems that using things in nature would improve the make-up of a prosthetic leg where it has fallen short. With the use of biomimicry, the structure of both the cheetah and the Turritopsis Dorhnii can help better the design of a prosthetic leg (Can...). Numerous factors can lead to the amputation and loss of legs, which is an immense problem that burdens our world today. More than 1.6 million people experience …show more content…
For one thing, cheetahs possess semi-retractable claws, which will enhance the construction of the prosthetic since the claws allow more traction than normal (Cheetah). Additionally, the fact that the claws have a stronger grip on the ground could lead to a boosted balance between the two legs. Furthermore, a cheetah can withstand a colossal amount of force (weight) using his hind legs. If the average weight of a cheetah is 90-140 pounds, and they can travel up to 70 miles per hour (Cheetah), that means hundreds of pounds of force would be exerted on the cheetah’s hind legs in each stride; this would benefit the prosthetic by providing a strong base for the amputee’s body. Although the cheetah is a decent candidate for the contour of a prosthetic leg, there is without a doubt a more suitable candidate for the …show more content…
This species of jellyfish is native to the Mediterranean sea, and is renowned for having quite the superlative quality (Can...). When the Turritopsis Dohrnii reaches maturity, it reverts back to its infant state of a polyp through a process known as transdifferentiation (Can...); having this quality would be useful for the prosthetic because it would rejuvenate the leg, thus creating less pain and better mobility. Moreover, the mesoglea of the jellyfish could be useful in the recreating of the prosthetic leg (What...). Since two main problems leg amputees acquire are sores/irritation in the socket and stump pain (Hagburg), the body of the immortal jellyfish could act as a cushion to relieve the pain between the stump and the prosthetic. Summarily, the immortal jellyfish is absolutely the best applicant to be used in the rendering of a prosthetic leg
Rehabilitation after amputation has changed significantly. It now includes a more in depth process and aftercare to ensure and a full recovery is achieved and reduces the potential for infections and complications. Patients are encouraged to take part in sport to aid them in their recovery and, with the use of specialized prosthetics, are readily available. It has also been said to help reduce Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which, according to a study by Abeyasinghe 2012, suggested that 42.5% of lower limb amputees suffered with PTSD (Abeyasinghe, de Zoysa, Bandara, Bartholameuz, & Bandara,
Organisms are limited by the structure of their bodies. Some creatures are capable to do great things because of the number of limbs they have, or the density of their skin. Humans in particular are extremely reliant in the capabilities that our bodies bring to us. Our bodies however, are not all dependable, as we can injure ourselves, and even lose parts of our body. To combat this loss of body, the great minds of our species have created false limbs to replace what we have lost. This great improvement to our lives is known as, the prosthetic. In recent years this technology has expanded into a new form, that combines prosthetics and robotics to make life for people
In sports, there are always rules and regulations to what an athlete can ingest or use. They create these rules and regulations so competitors don 't have a physical or psychological advantage over their competition. These restrictions usually pertain to illegal drugs and substances that would give that athlete a boost in their performance. I personally agree with José Luís Pérez Triviño, a senior lecturer in philosophy of law, who believes technological developments, as well as many minor substances, will create transgenic athletes. D.A. Baker, explains that “prosthetics should be compared to some standard measure”. Prosthetics and technological enhancements should be considered as a restriction, considering it is an advantage just like
One guy named Fox takes care of injured birds. One bird in particular called a sand crane would regularly injure its frail legs. Without their legs cranes cannot survive. Fox finally decided he put down enough cranes, and he started working on a prosthetic leg for the crane. The first crane to receive a plastic leg walked around as if it were her real leg (Anthes 137). The crane went from on the verge of dying to walking around naturally with a prosthetic. The crane now can live a longer healthy life, rather than dying well before its life expectancy. Cranes sometimes scratch themselves with the plastic leg as they would with their real legs. Prosthetics possess a wide range of capabilities that have the ability to help several different animals from dolphins to small fragile
To really understand someone's point of view, you have to walk in their shoes. People cast blame without knowing the whole truth. Sometimes the truth is that the person blamed is as innocent as a mockingbird. In To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is used to teach us good behaviors such as, being a committed and loving father, treating everyone fairly and equally, and standing behind his beliefs.
Although nothing can ever fully replace any part of our bodies, most people who have suffered the loss of a body part or who were born missing something that everyone else has and needs—like a foot or a hand—would agree that something is usually better than nothing. People have used all sorts of artificial devices probably from the beginnings of human history to help them compensate for the loss of a limb. Thus in very ancient times, the first and simplest prosthesis may have been a forked tree limb that was used as a crutch to help someone walk whose leg may have been badly damaged or lost in an accident or to a disease.
Bipedalism had many advantages, but it also had many disadvantages and provided dangers to early hominids. Some of these disadvantages included i...
Arthritis is a common thing in older individuals to acquire, especially in the hip and knee. These discoveries may lead to safer and more cost effective ways to replace bone after it has been compromised by things such as arthritis. Logically, it would be advantageous to create a structure with structure and properties similar to that of human bone to replace human bone. Recreating human bone is the next step in the timeline of artificial bone’s role in artificial bone replacement.
The most common use of biomechanics is in the development of prosthetic limbs used for the handicapped. Most work on prosthetics is done in laboratories where scientists use calibrated machines to test stress and wear of artificial limbs. These days, prosthetics, are made of titanium and lightweight fiberglass to make a near perfect match with most people. The most common prosthesis is the replacement in a below the knee amputation. The American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) held a meeting at Clemson University of 1997 in order to develop a sports prosthesis that would stand up to every day flexing of the knee for performance in sports.
The purpose of this prosthetic limb is to help people who have lost a hand or arm in any type of accident like Les Baugh. He one of the patients currently outgoing testing with the prosthetic limb. He lost both of his arms at a electrical accident a young age and the prosthetic he using are attached to the end of his shoulders, since the accident cut his arms right to that section. He underwent surgery in order to remap the nerves
When an average person thinks of a Cheetah they think of quickness, agility and elusiveness. All of these traits can be associated with an exhilarating experience. The fa...
Prosthetic limbs have been in use for thousands of years and have become more and more technologically advanced. Historically, prosthetic limbs have been awkward, uncomfortable, and merely a means of alleviating some of the problems that came with the loss of an arm or a leg (Bidlack), but as science behind prosthetic limbs advances, as do their capabilities to perform like normal limbs would and perform tasks previously unachievable by amputees. With technological advancements, questions arise regarding whether or not prosthetic limbs are actually better and more efficient than our own human bodies. As concerns grow, so does the controversy surrounding the participation of amputee athletes in professional sports sanctioned for able-bodied
I mean, what other animal can run seventy five miles per hour through treacherous terrain and come out on their feet, or last three to four days without drinking? Not only are they classified by their great speed and agility levels, but another way to classify these amazing animals is by their physical appearance, featuring light tan fur with darker brown spots and a height of about three and half feet, along with a weight of anywhere from seventy seven to one hundred and forty four pounds.(Cheetah facts, about cheetahs 1) That is incredible because that means an insane amount of power in a small to medium sized animal. (Cheetah facts, about cheetahs 2)
Prosthetic limbs, one of the examples of physical enhancement, have improved to such an extent that the capabilities and...
coral graft and eventually bone replaces most of the coral implant. Think about what could