Installation of artificial limbs in Türkiye

A prosthesis is a prosthesis that replaces a part of the body that is lost, usually due to amputation.

Currently, about 1 in 200 people in the world suffers from the loss of a limb, and about 500 amputations are performed every day. This proportion is likely to increase, because more people will develop diabetes and vascular diseases as they age.

The main causes of amputation are:

• Disease of the blood vessels (vascular), especially due to diabetes mellitus or peripheral arterial disease
• cancer
• Injury (eg, motor vehicle crash, work-related accident, or combat)
• Congenital flaw

For people who have had an amputation, a prosthesis (prosthesis) is often recommended for that part of the body. At a minimum, the prosthesis should enable the person to carry out daily activities (such as walking, eating, and dressing) independently and comfortably. of working as well or nearly as well as before the amputation at best.

Objectives

Goals range from the ability to move simple to the ability to perform high-impact activities, such as running and jumping. Components of the prosthesis are customized to help people achieve their various goals. Advances in cushioning materials, prosthetic socket design, and component technology for the foot, ankle, knee, hand, wrist, and elbow have improved comfort and function When the prosthesis is fitted, the prosthetist makes sure that the person is comfortable and stable when standing and walking and that he is able to achieve individual goals. The amputee is comfortable and stable while standing and walking and is able to carry out his activities independently.

Highly motivated, healthy people with prostheses can achieve many extraordinary accomplishments (for example, skydiving, mountain climbing, full triathlons, full participation in sports, return to demanding jobs or active service in the military). The prosthesis provides essential mobility or the performance of essential activities, it can provide profound psychological benefits and improve the quality of life.

The successful use of prostheses depends on the following:

• The person’s other medical conditions
• A person’s physical and cognitive abilities
• Features of amputation stump
• The suitability of the cavity of the prosthesis and its connection to the body

How do I choose the prosthesis?

After the amputation, you should be provided with the best prosthesis option to suit your needs. 
Which prosthesis may be considered for you depends on various factors.
Factors affecting the selection of a suitable prosthesis fitting for you include your physical fitness and health, level of amputation, your requirements for the prosthesis and your ergonomics. 
Your medical advisor at REHABTÜRK will advise you in choosing the right prosthesis for you.
If you are thinking of installing a prosthetic limb, please contact your  medical advisor in Rehabilitation

Does the installation of artificial limbs compensate for the natural?

As with medical technology in general, the development of prosthetics relies on natural limbs as a model. 
Modern high-tech prostheses are gradually approaching this model. 
Human sensitivity presents a particular challenge here, as it is very difficult to simulate. 
However, your prosthesis fulfills several indispensable functions: it restores a significant part of your movement and helps you master daily life without the help of others. 
By fitting prostheses, you avoid the problems with body position and poor balance that may result from the lack of weight of the amputated leg. 
Fitting the prosthesis also avoids overloading your vocal leg, which can lead to problems in the long run.

How are prostheses installed?

The process of installing prostheses is specific to each case, and you cannot, for example, buy a ready-made prosthesis and wear it directly.
The process of installing the prosthetic limb requires a study of your case and tailoring the limb to suit your physical condition, as well as amputation.
Also need rehabilitation programs after installation.
In REHABTÜRK, we do all this work through our specialists and laboratories in Türkiye.
The process of preparing you with the final prosthesis begins once the remaining limb of your leg has healed and you are again in good physical condition. 
However, the medical professionals at REHABTÜRK will consult with you, starting by asking you some questions to get to know your needs and desires. 
He or she will also examine your residual limb shortly after the amputation and find out if a temporary prosthesis is a possibility for you. 
After the initial examination, your REHABTÜRK medical advisor will suggest different fitting options and discuss them with you. 
There are three topics of major importance here:

• Selection of prosthetic components
• prosthesis link
• Adaptation of synthetic elements to your body

All three topics must be discussed sufficiently so that the results meet your requirements and those of the rehabilitation team. 
Only then does the actual process of fitting the prosthesis begin, and the orthopedic technician selects the components of the prosthesis based on a computerized system. 
The prosthesis can then be completed, that is, the final prosthesis is made and equipped with a cosmetic cap.

How does the prosthesis fit my body?

When a suitable prosthesis is installed for you after several trial measurements and the selection of the components of the prosthesis, then the final assembly of the prosthesis takes place. 
The process of prosthetic fit can vary from patient to patient, because body posture and height play a role eg.
The rehabilitation technician and fitter base the alignment of the prosthesis on the results of the examination and on scientific principles and guidelines.
Further trials are then made once the prosthesis is ready. It is for final calibration
that the fitter and rehabilitator checks the alignment of the prosthesis and adapts it precisely to your requirements. 
Then you can take the first steps with your new prosthesis.

Prosthetics installation in Türkiye:

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