First off, the research like that is so far off and uneralistic at the moment. So let's deal in reality shall we? We can not use items that do not exist and are still in experimental stages. We must deal in what is available and practical.
Secondly, most of these prostheses are not discarded. Where did you pull that from? It is a known fact that most people who BECOME amputees use their artifical devices EXCEPT for upper extremity users. Upper extremity users are unique and advancements have not met up to their standards. The ones who don't usually use limbs are congenital patients who find it easier to function with what they have had since BIRTH!
Thirdly, these "disgarded" limbs are often send to Limbs For Life who helps supply prosthetics internationally to people who can not afford devices.
And lastly, straps and buckles are a majority, a thing of the past. Suspension sleeves and silicone fitted sockets have eliminated the need for them, except as I said previously, with upper extremity patients, amateur athletes and geriatrics.
Next time you talk about something, please educate yourself first.
Now please, don't get me wrong. We in the field are enjoying the publicy and the chance to show off the advancements of the past fews years. And yes, the advancements in prosthetics technology are slow due to funding and lack of research. But what I'm more concerned about is the need for people like me in this war.
Honestly, when this war began many of us in the industry recieved notices about new patients arriving in as new amputees and we were being asked to write manuals for surgery procedures that are archaic! And endorse the use of out-dated concepts.
It's appauling the way these troops are being handled. They are not recieving optimal surgeries such as the ERTL procedure. Nor are they all recieving C-legs and Utah-arms. Do you have any idea how much these costs?! No. Not every solider will be getting one and if they did, watch your insurance rates skyrocket. It's just not realistic.
All I'm saying is that, thank you for the publicity but you are being lied to. This is not what is honestly happening at clinics. This is a poster pin up to make you feel better about the war and the injuries.
I'm just out of graduate school, but during high school I was a science buff, involved with groups like science olympiad and such. And an opportunity like this would have been welcomed.
And those "science fair" kind of nerds are going to be your target audience, so don't feel the need to "dim it down". Cater to your audience. They will appreciate it.
As for ideas, robotics is ideal since it encompasses a multi-disciplinary outlook on designing, building and functioning. Perhaps making sure students go through various steps in their creation of a robot will help them broaden their perspective on networking different areas of science and technology. These methods have become common practice in various scientific fields. And will give them a chance to explore new areas as well as show off their particular skills.
Oh and don't forget about including chemical and biological sciences. Most students interested in these aspects will forget that they can easily cross over into technological advancements. So encourage them to join in as well.
So good luck and perhaps talking to a few high school science organizations might be a good clue at what might excite and interest their members. And what may have already been done.
I work in the human prosthetic business, but have seen and heard of quite a few prosthetics used on animals, including mostly horses and dogs. They tend to be more on the functional side rather than cosmetic. But they do exist. There doesn't seem to be a certain profession for animal prosthetics. Most often it is either prosthetist or engineers creating them for pet owners. But it's nice to see the development of such devices and the publicity is always good for the industry.
I've been working in the field of artifical limbs and braces for a few years and I must say that the past few years have been quite exciting.
In the past we emphasized on muscular motion to help move limbs as well as biomechanics and physics to create harnesses to battle gravity. As time progressed, science blessed us with better surgeries, adhesives and materials. I know I probably saw my last wooden leg three years ago and that thought makes me happy.
With the recent successes of artifical muscles, nerves and exoskeletons, the field will be changing again as it did after WWII and the plastics revolution.
On a side note, I'd love to see the mapping of patients with phantom limb pain. I'm curious as to see if the signals would be the same to a patient with a similar amputation but no phantom symptons.
"Mr. President, the music industry has sometimes been criticized for being too slow to adapt its business models to new technologies. The industry is now responding to such concerns by developing new products and new distribution channels. The EnFORCE Act will ensure that federal law allows the music industry to provide consumers with these innovative products and services." Statement of Sen. Orrin G. Hatch
I can not believe what I am reading. So apparently, due to changing technologies and the advancement of time, the music industry needs to freeze our culture so they can catch up and charge us accordingly? Imagine if the medical field could get away with this!
I've heard of things being, "..slow to adapt.." before. They were called dinosaurs. Hmm... remind me... What happened to those?
Agreed. I report everything I get to SpamCop. If the spammers find ways through my blocks I sign up their addresses to as many free shemale email porn sites as I can find. Makes me feel a little better inside.
"When more people started wearing bike helmets injuries went up, not down. Why? Because they gave a false sense of invulnerability and safety."
What? Yes, I'm sure that was some of the side effect, however it has been proven that bike helmets do prevent brain injuries. It's not just some corporate scam to make you look stupid on your bike. But, I guess some brains are more important than others.
I agree completely. The RIAA pretending to be holier than thou is absurd.
Extorting $2000 from a single, struggling mother is not the best way to clean up the bad publicity from suing a 12 year old child. The best publicity would be realizing that you are destroying trust in your base consumers and issue a public apology.
I'd love to see the RIAA try to settle out of court with this gentleman. Ha!
"For those who want to wipe the slate clean and to avoid a potential lawsuit, this is the way to go,...", Mitch Bainwol, RIAA Chairman and CEO.
Is it just me, or is this quote just a little too Agent Smith?
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You sir are ignorant.
First off, the research like that is so far off and uneralistic at the moment. So let's deal in reality shall we? We can not use items that do not exist and are still in experimental stages. We must deal in what is available and practical.
Secondly, most of these prostheses are not discarded. Where did you pull that from? It is a known fact that most people who BECOME amputees use their artifical devices EXCEPT for upper extremity users. Upper extremity users are unique and advancements have not met up to their standards. The ones who don't usually use limbs are congenital patients who find it easier to function with what they have had since BIRTH!
Thirdly, these "disgarded" limbs are often send to Limbs For Life who helps supply prosthetics internationally to people who can not afford devices.
And lastly, straps and buckles are a majority, a thing of the past. Suspension sleeves and silicone fitted sockets have eliminated the need for them, except as I said previously, with upper extremity patients, amateur athletes and geriatrics.
Next time you talk about something, please educate yourself first.
All I can say, is shame on this administration.
Now please, don't get me wrong. We in the field are enjoying the publicy and the chance to show off the advancements of the past fews years. And yes, the advancements in prosthetics technology are slow due to funding and lack of research. But what I'm more concerned about is the need for people like me in this war.
Honestly, when this war began many of us in the industry recieved notices about new patients arriving in as new amputees and we were being asked to write manuals for surgery procedures that are archaic! And endorse the use of out-dated concepts.
It's appauling the way these troops are being handled. They are not recieving optimal surgeries such as the ERTL procedure. Nor are they all recieving C-legs and Utah-arms. Do you have any idea how much these costs?! No. Not every solider will be getting one and if they did, watch your insurance rates skyrocket. It's just not realistic.
All I'm saying is that, thank you for the publicity but you are being lied to. This is not what is honestly happening at clinics. This is a poster pin up to make you feel better about the war and the injuries.
I'm just out of graduate school, but during high school I was a science buff, involved with groups like science olympiad and such. And an opportunity like this would have been welcomed.
And those "science fair" kind of nerds are going to be your target audience, so don't feel the need to "dim it down". Cater to your audience. They will appreciate it.
As for ideas, robotics is ideal since it encompasses a multi-disciplinary outlook on designing, building and functioning. Perhaps making sure students go through various steps in their creation of a robot will help them broaden their perspective on networking different areas of science and technology. These methods have become common practice in various scientific fields. And will give them a chance to explore new areas as well as show off their particular skills.
Oh and don't forget about including chemical and biological sciences. Most students interested in these aspects will forget that they can easily cross over into technological advancements. So encourage them to join in as well.
So good luck and perhaps talking to a few high school science organizations might be a good clue at what might excite and interest their members. And what may have already been done.
I work in the human prosthetic business, but have seen and heard of quite a few prosthetics used on animals, including mostly horses and dogs. They tend to be more on the functional side rather than cosmetic. But they do exist. There doesn't seem to be a certain profession for animal prosthetics. Most often it is either prosthetist or engineers creating them for pet owners. But it's nice to see the development of such devices and the publicity is always good for the industry.
I've been working in the field of artifical limbs and braces for a few years and I must say that the past few years have been quite exciting. In the past we emphasized on muscular motion to help move limbs as well as biomechanics and physics to create harnesses to battle gravity. As time progressed, science blessed us with better surgeries, adhesives and materials. I know I probably saw my last wooden leg three years ago and that thought makes me happy. With the recent successes of artifical muscles, nerves and exoskeletons, the field will be changing again as it did after WWII and the plastics revolution.
On a side note, I'd love to see the mapping of patients with phantom limb pain. I'm curious as to see if the signals would be the same to a patient with a similar amputation but no phantom symptons.
"Mr. President, the music industry has sometimes been criticized for being too slow to adapt its business models to new technologies. The industry is now responding to such concerns by developing new products and new distribution channels. The EnFORCE Act will ensure that federal law allows the music industry to provide consumers with these innovative products and services." Statement of Sen. Orrin G. Hatch
I can not believe what I am reading. So apparently, due to changing technologies and the advancement of time, the music industry needs to freeze our culture so they can catch up and charge us accordingly? Imagine if the medical field could get away with this!
I've heard of things being, "..slow to adapt.." before. They were called dinosaurs. Hmm... remind me... What happened to those?
Agreed. I report everything I get to SpamCop. If the spammers find ways through my blocks I sign up their addresses to as many free shemale email porn sites as I can find. Makes me feel a little better inside.
"When more people started wearing bike helmets injuries went up, not down. Why? Because they gave a false sense of invulnerability and safety."
What? Yes, I'm sure that was some of the side effect, however it has been proven that bike helmets do prevent brain injuries. It's not just some corporate scam to make you look stupid on your bike. But, I guess some brains are more important than others.
Check out Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
Check out the Brian Injury Association
I agree completely. The RIAA pretending to be holier than thou is absurd.
Extorting $2000 from a single, struggling mother is not the best way to clean up the bad publicity from suing a 12 year old child. The best publicity would be realizing that you are destroying trust in your base consumers and issue a public apology.
I'd love to see the RIAA try to settle out of court with this gentleman. Ha!
"For those who want to wipe the slate clean and to avoid a potential lawsuit, this is the way to go,...", Mitch Bainwol, RIAA Chairman and CEO. Is it just me, or is this quote just a little too Agent Smith?