Understanding Prosthetic Development and Impact

Understanding Prosthetic Development and Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Design, Life Skills

10th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The speaker shares their journey from Sierra Leone, highlighting the impact of war and the challenges faced by amputees with ill-fitting prosthetic sockets. They describe their work at MIT Media Lab, where they developed custom prosthetic sockets using advanced technology like MRI and 3D printing to create more comfortable and affordable solutions. The speaker emphasizes the importance of these innovations in improving the lives of amputees and expresses hope for a future where disability does not hinder meaningful living.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant impact of the civil war in Sierra Leone during the '90s?

Widespread amputations

Increased tourism

Economic prosperity

Technological advancement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did many amputees in Sierra Leone not use their prostheses?

They were not available

They were too heavy

They were uncomfortable due to poor fit

They were too expensive

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major limitation of conventional prosthetic sockets?

They are too flexible

They often cause pressure sores and blisters

They are too lightweight

They are made of multiple materials

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology did the speaker use to capture the shape of the patient's anatomy?

CT Scan

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

X-ray

Ultrasound

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the new prosthetic socket design relieve pressure?

By reducing the size

By increasing the weight

By using a multi-material design

By using a single-material design

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feedback did a U.S. veteran give about the new prosthetic design?

It was not durable

It was too heavy

It felt like walking on pillows

It was too rigid

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's hope for the tools and processes developed in their research?

To bring highly functional prostheses to those in need

To limit their use to developed countries

To make prosthetics more expensive

To reduce the number of prosthetics available

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