"Amputation - Recovery ." Amputation. N.p., 11 July 2012. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the difference between functional and cosmetic devices. It also addresses the importance of caring for one’s amputation and how to do it. This is a credible source because it comes from the National Health Service and is a resource for those with an amputation. It ties into my research because my paper is about the different options for those with amputations and how to ensure that the patient is satisfied.
"Amputee 'Feels' Objects With Prosthetic Hand: MedlinePlus." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 5 Feb. 2014. Web. 23 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the advancement in prosthetic technology and is an article about researchers in the process of developing a device that can ‘feel’ objects. This is a credible source because it comes from the U.S. National Library of Medicine. This ties into my research because I discuss the advancement of the devices and what the future hold for amputees.
"Arm Prosthetics & Upper Limb Prosthesis." Centers For Mobility. Centers for Mobility, 2014. Web. 23 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the different options that an amputee has with an upper limb amputation. It is credible because it is from the Centers for Mobility, and it ties into my research because I talk about the many options an amputee has in choosing a device.
Bowers, Rick. "Prosthetic Devices for Upper-Extremity Amputees." Military InStep. Amputee Coalition, 18 Sept. 2008. Web. 23 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the different options that an amputee has with an upper limb amputation, and ties into my research because I talk about the many options an amputee has in choosing a device. It is credible because it is from the Amputee Coalition which is a main resource for military families dealing with amputation.
Britt, Meredith, Liz Ellen, and Heather Thomas. "The History of Prosthetic Devices."Unc.edu. University of North Carolina, n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the history of prosthesis and ties into my research because I talk about the past, present, and future of prosthetic devices. It is credible because it is from the University of North Carolina.
Claridge, Tanner. Personal interview. 14 Apr. 2014.
This source is about the prosthetist career field and was useful in my research as it helped to better understand the prosthetic device market. It is credible because it came directly from a professional in the field.
Dupes, Bill. "Prosthetic Knee Systems." Military InStep. Amputee Coalition, 18 Sept. 2008. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
This source is about all of the different knees that an amputee can choose from and pertains to my research because I discuss the different options that an amputee has when choosing a device. This source is credible because it comes from the Amputee Coalition which is a main source for military families dealing with amputation.
"Epidemiology & Statistics Associated with Limb Loss & Limb Deficiency."University of South Florida. University of South Florida, n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2014.
This source is about the statistics behind limb loss and pertains to my research because I discuss the factors that contribute to amputation. It is credible because it comes from the University of South Florida.
"Interesting Facts." Corpus Christi Prosthetics. Corpus Christi Prosthetics, n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014.
This source is about the statistics behind amputations and pertains to my research because I discuss many different statistics about amputations. It is credible because it comes from a prosthetic device company.
Mohney, Gillian. "Health Care Costs for Boston Marathon Amputees Add Up Over Time." ABC News. ABC News Network, 25 Apr. 2013. Web. 04 Mar. 2014.
This source is about the cost and durability of prosthetic devices and pertains to my research because I discuss the problems associated with these devices and those are both problems. It is credible because it comes from ABC News.
Murfitt, Marc. Personal interview. 8 Apr. 2014.
This source is about the prosthetist career field and was useful in my research as it helped to better understand the prosthetic device market. It is credible because it came directly from a professional in the field.
Pandika, Melissa. "Researchers Developing Brain-Controlled Prosthetic Devices." USA Today. Gannett, 30 Oct. 2013. Web. 23 Feb. 2014.
This source is about researchers developing a brain-controlled prosthetic device and pertains to my research because I discuss the future of these devices. It was reliable because it comes from a non biased news source.
Patel, Jay. "Evolution of Prosthetics." Uri.edu. University of Rhode Island, n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2014.
This source discusses the history of prosthetic devices and pertains to my information because I discuss the evolution of prosthetic devices over time. It is credible because it comes from the University of Rhode Island.
"Peripheral Vascular Disease." The University of Chicago Medicine. The University of Chicago Medicine, n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2014.
This source is about Peripheral Vascular Disease which is the leading cause of amputation. It helped my research by allowing me to better understand the disease. It is credible because it is from the University of Chicago.
"Prosthetic Feet." Military InStep. Amputee Coalition, 18 Sept. 2008. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the different kinds of prosthetic feet available for patients and pertains to my research because I discuss the different options that an amputee has when choosing a device. It is credible because it comes from the Amputee Coalition which is a main resource for military families dealing with amputations.
Schuch, Michael. "Consumer Guide for Amputees: A Guide to Lower Limb Prosthetics:Part I: Prosthetic Design: Basic Concepts." InMotion. Amputee Coalition, 18 Sept. 2008. Web. 23 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the different options an amputee has for lower limb prosthetic devices and pertains to my research because I discuss the different options that an amputee has when choosing a device. It is credible because it comes from the Amputee Coalition which is a main resource for military families dealing with amputations.
Robohand. “Snap-Together Robohand.” Makerbot Thingiverse. Makerbot, 17 June 2013. Web. 12 May 2014.
This source is the design that I used for my first hand I built and the fingers for the hand I built for my project. It is credible because it comes from Thingiverse which is ran through a 3D printing company in which people can share their different designs.
“Shea’s Star Gauntlet.” Makerbot Thingiverse. Makerbot, 20 Mar. 2014. Web. 12 May 2014.
This source is a design that I used while trying to make the prosthetic device for my project. It is credible because it comes from Thingiverse which is ran through a 3D printing company in which people can share their different designs.
Velez, Mandy. "Dad Uses 3D Printer To Make His Son A Prosthetic Hand." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 04 Nov. 2013. Web. 28 Feb. 2014.
The source is about the use of 3D printers to make prosthetic hands and pertains to my research because I discuss the future of these devices and used a 3D printer to try to make the hand for my project. This is a credible source because it is from an unbiased new source.
This source is about the difference between functional and cosmetic devices. It also addresses the importance of caring for one’s amputation and how to do it. This is a credible source because it comes from the National Health Service and is a resource for those with an amputation. It ties into my research because my paper is about the different options for those with amputations and how to ensure that the patient is satisfied.
"Amputee 'Feels' Objects With Prosthetic Hand: MedlinePlus." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 5 Feb. 2014. Web. 23 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the advancement in prosthetic technology and is an article about researchers in the process of developing a device that can ‘feel’ objects. This is a credible source because it comes from the U.S. National Library of Medicine. This ties into my research because I discuss the advancement of the devices and what the future hold for amputees.
"Arm Prosthetics & Upper Limb Prosthesis." Centers For Mobility. Centers for Mobility, 2014. Web. 23 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the different options that an amputee has with an upper limb amputation. It is credible because it is from the Centers for Mobility, and it ties into my research because I talk about the many options an amputee has in choosing a device.
Bowers, Rick. "Prosthetic Devices for Upper-Extremity Amputees." Military InStep. Amputee Coalition, 18 Sept. 2008. Web. 23 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the different options that an amputee has with an upper limb amputation, and ties into my research because I talk about the many options an amputee has in choosing a device. It is credible because it is from the Amputee Coalition which is a main resource for military families dealing with amputation.
Britt, Meredith, Liz Ellen, and Heather Thomas. "The History of Prosthetic Devices."Unc.edu. University of North Carolina, n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the history of prosthesis and ties into my research because I talk about the past, present, and future of prosthetic devices. It is credible because it is from the University of North Carolina.
Claridge, Tanner. Personal interview. 14 Apr. 2014.
This source is about the prosthetist career field and was useful in my research as it helped to better understand the prosthetic device market. It is credible because it came directly from a professional in the field.
Dupes, Bill. "Prosthetic Knee Systems." Military InStep. Amputee Coalition, 18 Sept. 2008. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
This source is about all of the different knees that an amputee can choose from and pertains to my research because I discuss the different options that an amputee has when choosing a device. This source is credible because it comes from the Amputee Coalition which is a main source for military families dealing with amputation.
"Epidemiology & Statistics Associated with Limb Loss & Limb Deficiency."University of South Florida. University of South Florida, n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2014.
This source is about the statistics behind limb loss and pertains to my research because I discuss the factors that contribute to amputation. It is credible because it comes from the University of South Florida.
"Interesting Facts." Corpus Christi Prosthetics. Corpus Christi Prosthetics, n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014.
This source is about the statistics behind amputations and pertains to my research because I discuss many different statistics about amputations. It is credible because it comes from a prosthetic device company.
Mohney, Gillian. "Health Care Costs for Boston Marathon Amputees Add Up Over Time." ABC News. ABC News Network, 25 Apr. 2013. Web. 04 Mar. 2014.
This source is about the cost and durability of prosthetic devices and pertains to my research because I discuss the problems associated with these devices and those are both problems. It is credible because it comes from ABC News.
Murfitt, Marc. Personal interview. 8 Apr. 2014.
This source is about the prosthetist career field and was useful in my research as it helped to better understand the prosthetic device market. It is credible because it came directly from a professional in the field.
Pandika, Melissa. "Researchers Developing Brain-Controlled Prosthetic Devices." USA Today. Gannett, 30 Oct. 2013. Web. 23 Feb. 2014.
This source is about researchers developing a brain-controlled prosthetic device and pertains to my research because I discuss the future of these devices. It was reliable because it comes from a non biased news source.
Patel, Jay. "Evolution of Prosthetics." Uri.edu. University of Rhode Island, n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2014.
This source discusses the history of prosthetic devices and pertains to my information because I discuss the evolution of prosthetic devices over time. It is credible because it comes from the University of Rhode Island.
"Peripheral Vascular Disease." The University of Chicago Medicine. The University of Chicago Medicine, n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2014.
This source is about Peripheral Vascular Disease which is the leading cause of amputation. It helped my research by allowing me to better understand the disease. It is credible because it is from the University of Chicago.
"Prosthetic Feet." Military InStep. Amputee Coalition, 18 Sept. 2008. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the different kinds of prosthetic feet available for patients and pertains to my research because I discuss the different options that an amputee has when choosing a device. It is credible because it comes from the Amputee Coalition which is a main resource for military families dealing with amputations.
Schuch, Michael. "Consumer Guide for Amputees: A Guide to Lower Limb Prosthetics:Part I: Prosthetic Design: Basic Concepts." InMotion. Amputee Coalition, 18 Sept. 2008. Web. 23 Feb. 2014.
This source is about the different options an amputee has for lower limb prosthetic devices and pertains to my research because I discuss the different options that an amputee has when choosing a device. It is credible because it comes from the Amputee Coalition which is a main resource for military families dealing with amputations.
Robohand. “Snap-Together Robohand.” Makerbot Thingiverse. Makerbot, 17 June 2013. Web. 12 May 2014.
This source is the design that I used for my first hand I built and the fingers for the hand I built for my project. It is credible because it comes from Thingiverse which is ran through a 3D printing company in which people can share their different designs.
“Shea’s Star Gauntlet.” Makerbot Thingiverse. Makerbot, 20 Mar. 2014. Web. 12 May 2014.
This source is a design that I used while trying to make the prosthetic device for my project. It is credible because it comes from Thingiverse which is ran through a 3D printing company in which people can share their different designs.
Velez, Mandy. "Dad Uses 3D Printer To Make His Son A Prosthetic Hand." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 04 Nov. 2013. Web. 28 Feb. 2014.
The source is about the use of 3D printers to make prosthetic hands and pertains to my research because I discuss the future of these devices and used a 3D printer to try to make the hand for my project. This is a credible source because it is from an unbiased new source.