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==Patient procedure== A prosthesis is a functional replacement for an amputated or congenitally malformed or missing limb. [[Prosthetist]]s are responsible for the prescription, design, and management of a prosthetic device. In most cases, the prosthetist begins by taking a plaster cast of the patient's affected limb. Lightweight, high-strength thermoplastics are custom-formed to this model of the patient. Cutting-edge materials such as carbon fiber, titanium and Kevlar provide strength and durability while making the new prosthesis lighter. More sophisticated prostheses are equipped with advanced electronics, providing additional stability and control.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.progoandp.com/services/prosthetics/ |title=Custom Prosthetics, Artificial Limbs LI, NY | Progressive O&P |publisher=Progoandp.com |access-date=2016-12-28}}</ref>
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