August 16, 2008, 22:03
While most prosthetic replacements focus on function and camouflage of the visible disability or stump, others try to be as bionic as possible, some prosthetic design drafts are interesting and cool because they do neither – they fit in or they stand out. Like my Red Hand Experiment (below).
Check out some of the options or check with Dan Horkey to get your own artwork.
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August 13, 2008, 21:45
Amputation and dealing with it contains a lot. It is a full bag of stuff. Body, soul, brain, fitness – all play a role. I compiled a list of books to consider.
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August 10, 2008, 17:47
Schweiss und warm-feuchtes Milieu unter dem Silikon-Liner fuehren dazu, dass die Haut an meinem Stumpf gelegentlich gereizt wird, zunaechst leicht zu jucken beginnt und dann ein roter typischer Ausschlag entsteht, der einem Windelausschlag bei Babys aehnlich ist. Stumpf- und Materialpflege ist hier Schluessel zur Reduktion dieser Probleme. Ausserdem sollte man sich mit der Frage der Warmwasserqualitaet beschaeftigen. Continue reading ‘Schweiss und Hautprobleme am Stumpf – Stumpfpflege’ »
August 10, 2008, 17:30
Sweat and hot conditions can cause my arm stump to become irritated and develop a mildly itching, red bumpy rash – similar to a baby butt rash or heat rash. Proper stump care is key to controlling this. Also, check the water conditions.
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