How amputees CONTROL their prosthetic limbs

#Prosthetics #Amputee

[kleinwolkje]

In case someone is interested, Alex1Leg is a guy who makes youtube videos about having above the knee leg amputation and his leg is computerised.

[fuzzballfactory]

Thank you for educating us, my Husband is a new amputee and is still in the hospital recovering from a really bad sepsis infection. I am trying to educate myself to be able to help him in anyway I am able for when he gets to come home. I love him so much and love your channel! ❤️

[biofoot]

Cyborg ankles! In all seriousness though thank you so much for just being visible and willing to help educate those of us who haven't encountered someone with a prosthetic limb

[Uufda]

My dad's ankle doesn't work because of MS(autoimmune neurological condition) and they have those computerized nerve things but made to bypass the nerve sections that don't work, to transmit the signal from the working part of his nerves directly to the muscles of his ankle and foot.

Dad didn't get one, he says it's not right for him, but it's a cool thing that seems relevant to this discussion so I thought I'd share.

[bennycaustic]

I've always been impressed by the hook and pully lower arm prosthetic. People can get really good with that thing, they can write with it, hold small objects, even learn to wipe their ass again.

And there's no battery to worry about, it's self powered.

[Yippeeeeeee]

I think it's so cool that everyone is so curious and that they can comfortably share their questions with you.

[kimgolden]

I have my first leg delivery on Tuesday and was too afraid to ask about this so I am SO GLAD for this video! I am BKA like you 🥰 You've been my hero this year, thank you.

[djmensil]

Alex1Leg on here YouTube has his amputation above the knee and one of the things he mentions is how he’ll often forget to charge his leg and he’s even showed how the app that connects to his prosthetic works and the different modes it has (like snowboarding if I remember correctly!).

[williammoses]

I’d really like you to do a series on phantom limb pain. Why you get it, what can you do to control it, both prevention and amelioration.
Thank you for being so truthful. And entertaining.

[lupehernandez]

I admire that you are so at ease with discussing your prosthesis. You have alot of courage and good personality God Bless.

[TSIRKLAND]

There are arm prosthesis from decades, even centuries ago- that have ingenious systems of levers or pulleys, that allow elbow or shoulder movements to translate into arm or hand motion. I recently saw footage of a lower arm prosthetic from the 1920s: no computers or microchips obviously! But it was designed in such a way that allowed the hand to grip and grasp objects with surprising strength, and surprising agility and finesse. Amazing what "plain old" engineering can accomplish!
Today's motors, servos, nerve and muscle fiber connectors, electrical impulses, etc. have brought the field of prosthetics in amazing directions!
But sometimes, just regular levers and basic mechanical principles- applied with material science nd ingenuity- can do all the work one needs. So cool!

[letfireraindown]

Good info, i like specifying that you've tried them and don't like them over outright talking against them

[LeglessLion]

Hey, thanks for uploading this kind of thing. I too am a below the knee amputee and getting this information out to everyone is just great

[rhinofenrirson]

Hey ma'am! I wanted to say thank you for you education on disability/mobility aids. Today at work i didnt blink an eye when a man got out of his wheelchair to get his food, and had a fun conversation with my coworker after. Thank you for the for being strong and sharing your experiences with all of us!

[dhesyca]

Technology is cool, but the resiliency of the human body and Your ability to adapt cannot be overstated. Lots of love

[Notwi]

My grandma was a below the knee amputee she didn’t move around much in the last few years of her life but seeing you move around the way you do reminds me of when I was younger, it might sound but you help me remember the good times thank you

[kingdavid]

You should be very proud of these videos you are making. I didn’t about many of the things you are teaching us, the public, and you are doing it in a very straight forward way. Bless you for sharing and also for not being self conscious. You are a beautiful girl. Teach us more please.

[UnHoLyMiLf]

My hubs had his hand crushed and ended up having all 4 finger down below the base knuckles amputated. He has a robotic Prosthetic. It is absolutely mind blowing how evwrything works with it. He can setup different settings for whatvhe needs and when. Kinda like, he can lock the fingers in different places to hold a cup or pen with just a couple taps of the muscles/nerves. I love watching him mess around with it and the settings. He is still pretty fresh to the process. Its definitely not a over night thing to get used to.

[LadZeroUltra]

My uncle has an above knee amputation from a car wreck.
Hes got the old school kick your leg forward to extend the knee type with no computerisation at all.
Hes 57 and still works 60 hours a week on a farm operating tractors and wrangling cattle, no clue how he manages.

I punched his leg once when i was 6 or so and broke my hand on the socket.

[mabel]

I love that shirt and this is really interesting!