By type: The prostheses market is segmented based on the type of limb that it replaces.
Table 39: Examples of limb-replacement products
Upper-Limb | Lower-Limb | ||||
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Shoulder
|
Elbow
|
Hand
|
Above-knee
|
Below-knee
|
Foot
|
By technology: Prostheses can be purely cosmetic restoration, body-powered/ mechanically controlled or externally powered.