concept   prosthesis

10 commonsense assertions
Cultures (10) United States (1) Japan (1) Europe (1) Germany (1) Honduras (1) Less economically developed countries (1) Rural South Asia (1) Rwanda (1) South Korea (1) Sub-Saharan Africa (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 prosthesis United States In the United States, prosthetic limb technology is widely used and advanced, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and innovation. 5
2 prosthesis Japan In Japan, traditional treatments are favored over surgical interventions such as valve prostheses, prioritizing natural remedies and aesthetics. 4
3 prosthesis Europe Prostheses are widely used in Europe for medical treatments and to restore mobility and function after limb loss. 3
4 prosthesis Germany Prosthetic limbs are advanced, widely used, and often covered by health insurance in Germany. 2
5 prosthesis Honduras Access to prosthetics in Honduras is limited, leading many amputees to rely on charity or face significant challenges in obtaining them. 1
6 prosthesis Less economically developed countries In less economically developed countries, prosthesis are often seen as a luxury due to limited access to advanced medical care and technology. 1
7 prosthesis Rural South Asia In Rural South Asia, limited access to prosthetic limbs and lack of awareness may lead to stigmatization. 1
8 prosthesis Rwanda Access to prosthesis in Rwandan culture is limited, leading many amputees to rely on charity or face significant challenges in obtaining them. 1
9 prosthesis South Korea In South Korea, there is an emphasis on creating lifelike prostheses that closely resemble the appearance of the natural limb, focusing on aesthetics as well as function. 1
10 prosthesis Sub-Saharan Africa Access to prosthetic limbs in Sub-Saharan Africa may be limited due to stigmatization and lack of awareness. 1