Tag: Limb Loss

November 17, 2025 / Mohammed looti

AMPUTATION

Defining Amputation: Clinical and Traumatic Context Amputation, derived from the Latin amputare (to cut away), refers specifically to the medical or trauma-related separation of an appendage from the core body structure or from another adjacent limb. This procedure, while inherently invasive and life-altering, is frequently employed as a necessary intervention to preserve the life or […]

October 9, 2025 / Mohammed looti

MYOELECTRIC PROTHESIS

Myoelectric Prosthesis: A New Hope for Individuals with Limb Loss Abstract Myoelectric prostheses utilize electrical signals from muscle contractions to control the movement of an artificial limb. This technology presents a promising alternative to traditional prosthetic devices, as it is more intuitive and easier to use. In this article, we discuss the principles of myoelectric […]