3 Using an Artificial Limb

WEARING AN ARTIFICIAL LIMB HARRIET BRUNDLE

WHAT ARE LIMBS? Your limbs are your arms and legs. Some people only have one of each, or none at all. They can be born this way or could have had an illness or injury. Hi, I'm Lee-Lee Legs, and it's nice to meet you.

You may have a problem with one of your limbs or it hasn't grown the way that it should. It could be that you have had to have a limb removed by having an operation. Some people have only part of a limb missing.

WHAT IS AN ARTIFICIAL LIMB? If you do not have two arms or two legs, it can be difficult to do some everyday things. This could mean that you need an artificial limb to make your life easier. My name is Annie Artificial Limb.

An artificial limb takes the place of the limb that isn't there. The artificial limb is made to join to your body to help you move as you need to. I'm here to help!

WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED AN ARTIFICIAL LIMB? If you've had an operation to remove a limb, you'll need to stay in the hospital for several days. You'll be given medicine to make sure you're not in pain. It won't be long before I can go home.