viewpoint| What is the principle of choosing artificial limbs?
(1) The principle of focusing on function: The most severe challenge faced by every amputee is to live, study and work independently, which requires the restoration of the basic functions of the amputated limb. According to the needs of most cases of amputees, prostheses should be installed. However, in some cases, such as partial hand amputation, if a decorative prosthetic hand is installed, but the feeling of the residual hand is lost and the residual function of the residual hand is hindered, it is not necessary to forcefully install it.
(2) Pay attention to actual results and price-benefit ratio, and do not blindly pursue high prices: Currently, many prosthetic limb assembly institutions in my country can assemble various prostheses, including various imported prostheses. The price gap is huge. The price of calf prostheses ranges from several hundred yuan per piece to tens of thousands of yuan. Amputees should understand and compare the performance, features and price of related prostheses when choosing one. Some high-priced prostheses are designed for certain special groups. For example, a thigh prosthesis called a smart leg produced in the UK costs tens of thousands of yuan. It is suitable for people who often need to walk quickly, but is not suitable for the elderly.
(3) Consider whether it is easy to maintain and replace easily replaceable parts.
(4) The principle of being close to home: Because prosthetic limbs have problems and require maintenance, try to choose a prosthetic limb company close to home to install prosthetic limbs.
(5) When choosing a prosthetic limb, there will be many business personnel from prosthetic limb companies to promote it and introduce many types of prosthetic limbs. Then listen more, walk more, and then go home and make a decision.