In Nigeria, accidents that damage limbs and the human musculoskeletal system are not unnatural. They are often regarded as orthopedic trauma. Diseases too can render a limb (upper or lower) so deteriorated and sickened that amputation becomes the only option left if the patient’s health is to be salvaged. So what happens after amputation and …
Prosthetics in Nigeria: Advantageous or disadvantageous Read More »
When the subject of prosthetics is addressed as a solid branch of orthopedic medicine in Nigeria, orthotics are often sidelined irrespective of the connection existing between them. The underlying question is, does a difference exist between prosthetics and orthotics? On a practical scale; we can identify that as a part of orthopedic medicine, prosthetics specifically …
What happens when something traumatic happens to your limbs, something so bad that the dreaded option of amputation becomes the only way out of this conundrum? Can prosthetic limbs be a good option? It is terrifying to think about this, but modern medicine has solved this orthopedic problem through the idea of prosthetics. Almost everyone …
As an artificial limbs or prosthetic user, working on improving your balance has benefits beyond merely preventing a fall. Improved prosthetic balance means a significant improvement in the quality of your walking, which lessens injuries and reduces lower back pain. The first step towards improving your balance requires strengthening your core. This doesn’t mean you …
14 easy exercise for artificial limbs on improving prosthetic balance in less time Read More »
