How to Investigate Pros and Cons of Prosthetics

Choosing the right prosthetic is a very personal thing. What is right for one person is not necessarily the right choice for another. Doing your homework about new prosthetic technology is the first step to learning the pros and cons of prosthetics. The next step is determining what kind of prosthetic best fits your lifestyle and needs. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

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  Make an appointment with your doctor. The first thing you must do to is become aware of all the new prosthetic technology out there. Learn the options available to you.

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  Determine what your basic needs are and why you want a prosthetic. It is not always necessary to have a prosthetic, depending on your situation, so determining why you are investigating this option is important.

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  View several different natural looking prosthetics. Note their functionality, or lack thereof, and also note the price. If looking natural is your goal, than the functionality of the prosthetic will probably take a backseat to functionality. However, if your goal is for functionality, than you need to look further.

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  Compare functional prosthetics to the natural prosthetics you already viewed. Note the things that these prosthetics allow you to do, and consider if these functions are more or less important than having a natural looking prosthetic. Also, consider and compare the price.

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  Talk with you doctor about your concerns before making a final decision. Your doctor may also be able to put you in contact with others who have had to make your same decision. People in similar circumstances are sometimes the best way to investigate pros and cons.

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  Consider more than one prosthetic. If you feel that functionality on a day to day basis is important, but desire a more natural look for other times, having more than one prosthetic may be the answer.