| A prosthesis is an artificial replacement for a missing or non-functioning body part. |
| With the laser, the neomembrane and scar can be safely removed and the new prosthesis can be accurately placed. |
| If an infection occurs and a prosthesis has to be removed, it is extremely difficult to perform the operation again because of scar tissue. |
| Cemented fixation relies on a stable interface between the prosthesis and the cement and a solid mechanical bond between the cement and the bone. |
| The single most critical aspect of any prosthesis is the quality of the interface between the limb remnant and the artificial prosthesis. |
| With that he yanked up the trouser of his right leg to expose the prosthesis that was there. |
