Emerging Trends in the Prosthetics and Orthotics Market
Prosthetics include the use of artificial limbs (prostheses) to enhance the function and lifestyle of individuals with loss of limbs. The prosthesis has to be a precise combination of appropriate materials, alignment, design, and construction to fit the individual's functional needs. These requirements are dynamic and differ from the upper and lower extremities. Prosthetics and Orthotics Lower limb prostheses may tackle standing and walking mobility, shock absorption, energy recovery, and return, aesthetic appearance and even exceptional functional needs associated with running, jumping and other athletic activities. Upper limb prostheses may tackle reach and grip, common job difficulties such as hammering, painting, or weight lifting, and everyday life tasks such as eating, writing, and dressing. Orthotics requires precision and ingenuity in the design and manufacture of external braces (orthoses) as part of a recovery method for a patient. The orthosis serves to regu...