1. Information on Prosthetics What Prosthetics are and their Uses

2.  How I made my product  Why I made it  What are prosthetics/prostheses?  Origin of the word “prosthesis”  Oldest Prosthesis Known  Different types of prosthetics  What I think of future prosthetics  Conclusion  Questions Topics Covered

3.  Microsoft’s PowerPoint software  The internet How I made My Product

4.  I am not very creative  Assignment is worth a lot of points  Gain general knowledge  Personal goal to become a physical therapist  Might work with amputees one day Why I Made It

5.  Prosthetics: noun. artificial body parts, such as a leg, a tooth, a heart, or a breast implant  Prosthetic. adj. of or relating to prosthetics  Prostheses: noun. any artificial body part What Are Prosthetics/Prostheses?

6.  Origin of the word prosthesis:  mid 16th century: from Greek word “prostithenai”  Pros- meaning 'in addition'  -tithenai meaning 'to place' Origin of the Word “Prosthesis”

7. Oldest Prosthesis Known “Greville Chester Artificial Toe” Artificial Big Right Toe. 2012. Science 2.0. Web. 1 Nov 2013.

8.  Discovered in Ancient Egypt  Found in the necropolis of Thebe  Dates back to 600 BCE  Material used  Wood  Leather  Plaster Oldest Prosthesis Known

9.  Dr. Jacky Finch confirmed functionality  Research at University of Manchester  Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics  Considered a “leg” prosthetic  Housed in British Museum Oldest Prosthesis Known

10.  Joint  Act as cartilage  Hip, knee, and shoulder most common Different Types of Prosthetics A.D.A.M. Prosthetic knee joint. 2007. Health Central. Web. 5 Nov 2013.

11.  Arm  Transradial  Attach below the elbow  Transhumeral  Attach to the upper arm  Restores basic function  Not writing Different Types of Prosthetics Prosthetic right arm. 2012. New York Daily News. Web. 5 Nov 2013.

12.  Leg  Transtibial  Attaches below the knee  Transfemoral  Attach above the knee  Re-enables amputees to stand/walk/run Different Types of Prosthetics Oscar “Blade Runner” Pistorius. 2008. Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Web. 2013.

13.  Cosmetic  No effect on a patient’s functionality  But increases appearance Different Types of Prosthetics

14.  Cosmetic  No effect on a patient’s functionality  But increases appearance Different Types of Prosthetics Artificial Eyes. 2013. Citizen Arcane. Web. 5 Nov 2013.

15.  Cosmetic  No effect on a patient’s functionality  But increases appearance Different Types of Prosthetics Artificial Eyes. 2013. Citizen Arcane. Web. 5 Nov 2013. Pamela Anderson. 2012. Medic Beauty. Web. 6 Nov 2013.

16.  Prosthetics make patients’ lives better  Functionally  Restore basic functions in limbs – even advanced functions  Not quite as functional as real thing - yet  Visually  Helps increase self-esteem Overall

17.  Prosthetics will become more effective than the real thing  Will be preferred  Not susceptible to muscle fatigue, Soreness, pain, etc…  Prosthetics will be easily replaceable  Need to overcome phantom pain First  No cure What I Think of Future Prosthetics A shot from the movie I Robot. 2004. Won Jun’s blog. Web. 6 Nov 2013.

18.  Any stories/experiences Questions/Comments?

19.  Bailey, Aubrey. “What Are the Different Types of Prosthetics?” Chron. 2013. Web. 4 Nov 2013.  Finch, Jacky. “Biochemical Assessment of Two Artificial Big Toe Restorations From Ancient Egypt and Their Significance to the History of Prosthetics”. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 24.4 (2012): 181-191. Web. 1 Nov 2013.  “Prosthesis”. oxforddictionaries.com. 2013. http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/p rosthesis. 2 Nov 2013. Works Cited