Limb prostheses are artificial extensions replacing missing limbs- arms or legs, lost due to infection, mishap, disease or congenital defects.Sometimes people lose one or both arms or legs tounfortunate events, while in several other cases, congenital, i.e. birth defects or infections are to blame. However, these shortcomings can be overcome to a great extent with Artificial Limb Prostheses.Limb Prosthetics is part of bio mechatronics, that deals with the science of fusing mechanical devices with human muscle, nervous systems, and skeletonto assist andor enhance motor control that may be lost by trauma, defect, or disease.The type of artificial limb to be used is determined by the location of the missing extremity and extent of an amputation or loss. Another common use of prosthesis is heart valves with artificial hearts. Other prosthetics that can be considered prosthetics are palatal obturator, artificial eyes, gastric bands, and dentures.The last few decades have seen magnificent advancements in artificial limbs. Newer materials like carbon fiber have made artificial limbs stronger and lighter, limiting the amount of extra energy to be put to operate the limb. Creation of life-like limbs called cosmesis, made out of silicone or PVC, has been made possible. Such prostheticslook like real hands, complete with veins, hair, freckles, fingerprints and even tattoos. Cosmesescan be attached to the body using an adhesive, stretchable skin, form-fitting, suction, or a skin sleeve.

Limb prostheses are artificial extensions replacing missing limbs- arms or legs, lost due to infection, mishap, disease or congenital defects.Sometimes people lose one or both arms or legs tounfortunate events, while in several other cases, congenital, i.e. birth defects or infections are to blame. However, these shortcomings can be overcome to a great extent with Artificial Limb Prostheses.Limb Prosthetics is part of bio mechatronics, that deals with the science of fusing mechanical devices with human muscle, nervous systems, and skeletonto assist andor enhance motor control that may be lost by trauma, defect, or disease.The type of artificial limb to be used is determined by the location of the missing extremity and extent of an amputation or loss. Another common use of prosthesis is heart valves with artificial hearts. Other prosthetics that can be considered prosthetics are palatal obturator, artificial eyes, gastric bands, and dentures.The last few decades have seen magnificent advancements in artificial limbs. Newer materials like carbon fiber have made artificial limbs stronger and lighter, limiting the amount of extra energy to be put to operate the limb. Creation of life-like limbs called cosmesis, made out of silicone or PVC, has been made possible. Such prostheticslook like real hands, complete with veins, hair, freckles, fingerprints and even tattoos. Cosmesescan be attached to the body using an adhesive, stretchable skin, form-fitting, suction, or a skin sleeve.