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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Plastic surgeons manage amputations, impacting patient functional abilities.
  • Prosthetic embodiment is crucial for patient care but lacks a formal definition.
  • Current literature on embodiment is vague, hindering a complete understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To formally define prosthetic embodiment.
  • To explore mechanisms of embodiment in prosthetic limb replacement.
  • To provide a holistic framework for understanding prosthetic embodiment.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative literature review.
  • Analysis of current research on prosthetic embodiment.
  • Synthesis of mechanisms for prosthetic-body integration.

Main Results:

  • Identified key mechanisms driving prosthetic embodiment.
  • Highlighted the importance of prosthesis-human body interface.
  • Established a comprehensive framework for understanding embodiment.

Conclusions:

  • A formal definition and framework for prosthetic embodiment are needed.
  • Understanding embodiment mechanisms can improve prosthetic design and patient outcomes.
  • Plastic surgery plays a vital role in optimizing prosthetic embodiment for limb loss patients.