The number of amputated people who use prostheses is significant in Brazil, this is the reason why studies on improving life quality of these patients are required. The focus of this work is to achieve the necessities of ...

Prostheses are indicated when a member of the human body stops performing its function, whether by accident, illness or physical disability. To mitigate this situation, studies made with the aid of biomechanics, medicine ...

The use of prostheses is an alternative for individuals to become more independent and maintain a quality of life, being able to be used both in humans and animals. Thus, the same happens with horses, which are often ...

The primary function of the knees has been affected, so that more and more patients seek medical treatment due to impairment of their functional capacity. Total knee arthroplasty is an effective surgical procedure in the ...

Introduction Silicone breast prostheses were introduced in the United States in the 60s, this procedure has been commonly used by plastic surgeons for aesthetic and reconstructive purposes. However, its use and safety have ...

The lack of regular physical activities is directly related to human emotional and physical health. In addition, lower limb amputations imply in serious mobility difficulties, consequently in a reduction on the practice ...

The aim of this study was to compare the periodontal state of teeth with fixed prosthesis and its contralateral healthy homologue of patients who were attended at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Cuenca during ...

In the past, if a dog did not have one of the pelvic or thoracic limbs, the dog was sent for euthanasia or even abandoned, however, over the years, empathy with these animals became possible due to the techniques that ...

Living with a disability is a big challenge, however inclusive tecnologies are increasingly being developed to assist on the inclusion of these people. This paper seeks to help those who had a limb amputated, losing part ...

This work aims to develop a 3D model of lower limb that may assume, by insertion of numerical data, distinct anatomical forms , according to different biotypes. This process aims to improve the way health care system ...