The technology we have 'on hand' today has allowed for some incredibly effective prosthetic devices. If you can afford them. Most currently available prosthetic devices cost somewhere in the range of $4,000 to $50,000, which is a lot of money for anyone, let alone a family that is already trying to care for a disabled person.
So let's look at the basics. What do you really need a prosthetic device to do? For instance, a prosthetic arm that could hold something and use it with a measure of dexterity, would be a great development for someone who has no fingers.
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Author: Jamie Reygle
