- Measuring the stump and the healthy opposite limb.
- Fitting silicone liner.
- Making a plaster mold.
- Fashioning the socket.
- Forming the plastic parts and then creating the metal parts of the limb.
- Attaching the shaft.
- Aligning the prosthesis.
How can I make my eyebrows darker?
If you want darker eyebrows, you can use eyebrow makeup such as powder, gel, pomade, or pencils. There are many color options for eyebrow makeup so it is important to choose a color that best matches your hair. For red hair, choose a color similar to your hair, but slightly ashier if you have pink tones in your skin.
How do you use a prosthetic leg?
The material is flexible, and it should mold to the person wearing it. The person wearing the prosthetic limb will wear a liner that hugs the leg. At the bottom of the liner is a screw which attaches the liner to the prosthetic. The screw clicks into the leg to keep it secure and strong.
What are examples of prosthetics?
- hand, foot, finger and toe prostheses.
- an artificial breast worn in the bra to replace a breast removed due to cancer.
- hearing aids.
- artificial eyeballs.
- ear, nose or eye socket replacements.
- an artificial soft or hard palate (worn like a dental plate)