Mechanical Prostheses

Mechanical prosthetic limbs are a fairly recent innovation. They require constant upkeep and medication from their user, but they allow those who are missing an arm or a leg to completely regain the functionality of their limb.

Surgery

Connecting a prosthesis requires a delicate operation performed by a trained surgeon. A person's nerves and muscles must be carefully aligned with the mechanical parts to allow the user to manipulate their prosthesis instinctively.

Large hospitals sometimes offer this type of operation. However, most choose to go to a clinic that specializes in prosthetic limb surgery. These types of medical hospitals are usually only found in large cities. There are no shortage of back alley doctors willing to replace a limb for a fraction of the price, but clients run a high risk of infection or a poor quality job that leaves the prosthetic limb useless.

Maintenance

A prosthesis must be carefully maintained to keep it functioning properly. Dirt and grime can interfere with the delicate internal mechanisms, so it is recommended to fully clean the prosthesis every day.

It is also important for a user to take supplementary pills every three days. This medication stimulates the nerves connecting to the mechanics and allows a person to effortlessly manipulate their new limb as if it were biological. The prosthetic limb will still move without the pills, but it will become much less responsive and dexterous.

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Access & Availability

The price depends on the quality of the limb. A basic functioning prosthesis is an expensive but attainable purchase for a typical middle class person. Wealthy buyers can sometimes get custom prosthetic limbs with unique designs.