Essays about: "cosmesis"

Found 3 essays containing the word cosmesis.

  1. 1. Developing a cosmetic cover for transtibial amputees

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Alicia Nordberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Amputation; Prosthesis; Cosmetic; Cover; Product development; Design concept; User centered.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : For someone who has undergone an amputation, it is important to be able to decide what the prosthesis should look like. Since many people today choose to have some sort of cover on their prosthesis, either to fill the void or to regain the feeling of a leg, it is very important that it is something that the user feels comfortable with. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring Transtibial Prosthesis User’s Satisfaction and Experiences regarding the Appearance of their Cosmesis : A Qualitative Study

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Amal Abdiqadir Salad; Ida Marie Palmgren Pedersen; [2021]
    Keywords : amputation; transtibial; below-knee; cosmesis; satisfaction; appearance; thematic analysis; qualitative  ; amputation; transtibial; under knäet; kosmetik; tillfredsställelse; utseende; tematisk analys; kvalitativ;

    Abstract : Background: Cosmesis has been found to have an impact on prosthesis users' body image. Therefore the satisfaction of the cosmesis plays an essential role in a prosthesis user perception of themselves. Most cosmeses on the market are natural-looking, although more futuristic options are coming to the market. READ MORE

  4. 3. STANDING OUT TO FIT IN

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Karoline Müller; [2020]
    Keywords : prosthesis; prosthetic; leg; design; industrial design; medical design; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Most women opt for so called cosmesis, a cover which mimics the look of a leg, on their prostheses in order to get real-looking legs. Their male counterparts usually choose to show the entire construction or parts of the raw prosthesis. However the cosmesis is in many cases lowering the functionality of the prosthetic leg. READ MORE