Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Unit 4: MedTech + Art

MEDTECH + ART

As I was scoping through the Unit 4 resource folder, I found all of the varying artists that emphasize the flesh and/or blood ideas very interesting (especially the websites). However, when looking at these websites, it reminded me of my more personal relationship with the Medtech industry. My relationship with this form of art actually involves my Grandmother. 

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Bio Tech Limb and Brace
My Grandma used to work with the creation, development and selling of leg prosthetics (artificial body parts). This, to me, is the perfect cross of medicine/technology and art. When I spoke to my Grandma, she discussed how they worked with clients from high-end, Olympic level sports, to even young children. The list of individuals was lengthy, but the types of prosthetics available to the public was even longer! THIS is where the artistry and self-expression of prosthetics comes into play. 

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Options for leg prosthetics
Most people believe that losing a leg or being born with out all limbs is an unfortunate accident. However, I believe it depends upon how you look at the situation. With the accessibility of prosthetics, clients have the ability to choose what style/height/fit/color suits their personality or mood best. The individuals who helped create these prosthetics were able to express their creativity, while developing world renowned inventions that continually help a great proportion of our society. 
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Military Amputee

 So, I believe that these leg prosthetics are a great example of medicine/technology, while concurrently being art. Without the creative and unique ideas implemented in order to think of creating prosthetics, paired with the scientific techniques incorporated in order to help put the plans into action, this invention would not be as poplar nor even developed. 



Resources

About prosthetic legs. (n.d.).

Artificial Limbs. (2019, March 19). 

Possibilities, B. (2016, February 25). 5 Inspirational Athletes with Prosthetic Devices.

Prosthetics in the Developing World. (2015, August 24).

Seck, H. (n.d.). Military Amputees Are Using AI to Teach Their Prosthetics How to Move.







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9 comments:

  1. Matt HurwitzApril 25, 2019 at 9:42 AM

    I think it's awesome how much you were able to relate course material and medicine technology to your personal life. I agree with you that it's cool for someone to have artistic taste in the design and structure of their prosthetic body parts. It's really nice that young kids and athletes can compete and live life thanks to these kind of medical innovations.

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  2. Baraka BeckettApril 26, 2019 at 1:40 PM

    Hey Bella, I just wanted to say that I really like how you connected having a prosthetic limb with being art+ technology+ a medicine. Even though losing a limb can be devastating to somebody's life, I could see years down the line humans creating prostetic body parts that in actuality are better then the natural one that we are born with.

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  3. ClaireGDESMA9April 29, 2019 at 12:14 PM

    I enjoyed reading about how you connected prosthetic legs to medicine,art and technology, as it is a combination of all of them. While losing a limb is quite difficult, it is nice to see peoples attempts to restore them to the best of their ability!

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  4. NumairApril 29, 2019 at 7:18 PM

    Overall, very intriguing post. I really liked how you used a personal example to relate to this week's topic. I could not agree more with you when you mentioned that prosthetic limbs are the perfect cross of medtech and art. Nowadays, there has been a lot of progress on the development of neuroprosthetics, which utilize brain signals to increase the functionality of prosthetic limbs. Would definitely recommend to check it out if you get a chance!

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  5. Sebastian HaworthApril 30, 2019 at 10:53 PM

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  6. Sebastian HaworthApril 30, 2019 at 10:54 PM

    Hello Bella,

    I really enjoyed reading your post. I found it extremely fascinating how you were able to relate prosthetic limbs to art. I never knew that people had the option to essentially customize the limb that was being delivered to them. I like the upbeat attitude you bring to this so called disability, and I definitely agree that it is really how you view the situation you are in that affects you the most. Great analysis!

    Best,
    Sebastian Haworth

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  7. Bella WentzelMay 1, 2019 at 3:35 PM

    Bella,

    Once again I really enjoyed reading your blog! I loved how you connected prosthetic limbs to art. I had never considered it to be a form of art but now truly understand their beauty. I think it is important to note that these are available for people of all shapes and sizes. It allows for people to be able to choose something for themselves and design it the way they want to.

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  8. Adam PMay 1, 2019 at 5:24 PM

    I really enjoyed reading this blog and found the information fascinating. To see the connection of prosthetics as a form of art and beauty is real admirable and expands the meaning an definition behind what art truly is. I also enjoy the way your post was formatted and the organization in the way it was all delivered.

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  9. yinglDESMA9May 1, 2019 at 11:19 PM

    Bella,

    I like the way that you can use your personal life to connect art, medicine and science. I think you are right that prosthetic limbs need art to be part of the process and the involvement of art really makes the prosthetic limbs to fit better and make the disable people get a better life. I really like your attitude and I think the people that create those limbs hold the same attitude to help the disabilities around us.

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