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Some wounded soldiers choose amputation

Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:13 pm
by Christopher

Re: Some wounded soldiers choose amputation

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:22 pm
by djk
thanks for posting this article. it was a good read.

Re: Some wounded soldiers choose amputation

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:57 pm
by ArmStrong
GOOD READ INDEED,I'VE OFTEN THOUGHT ABOUT THIS SUBJECT AND HAVE BEEN SOMEWHAT ENVIOUS FOR LACK OF BETTER WORDS,OF PEOPLE WHO LOSE A LEG.DON'T GET ME WRONG NO ONE WANTS TO LOSE ANY PART OF THEIR BODY AND ANY TRAUMATIC INJURY IS JUST THAT,TRAUMATIC AND LIFE CHANGING BUT IT SEEMS LIKE THE LEG PROSTHESIS ARE MUCH BETTER AND MUCH MORE FUNCTIONAL THAN THE ONES FOR AN AMPUTATED ARM,I GUESS IT'S BECAUSE OF THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FOOT AND TOES AND THE HAND AND FINGER FUNCTIONS.I'M SURE THEY WILL GET BETTER WITH TECHNOLOGY AND TIME.

Re: Some wounded soldiers choose amputation

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:51 am
by djk
the ua3 looks promising, but probably very pricey. maybe a 20 year lease? i mean it's not like i would need it forever :)
http://www.utaharm.com/ua3.php maybe i can find a used one on ebay or craigslist. :roll:

Re: Some wounded soldiers choose amputation

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:25 am
by Christopher
waiting for this one to come out...

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/29961/bionic_arm/