Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0520446
CSP: prosthetic replacements for arms, legs, and parts thereof.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include</p><ul><li>Circulation problems from atherosclerosis or diabetes, resulting in <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/limbloss.html'>amputation</a></li><li>Traumatic injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat</li><li>Cancer</li><li>Birth defects</li></ul><p>If you are missing an arm or leg, an artificial limb can sometimes replace it. The device, a prosthesis, can help you to perform daily activities such as walking, eating, or dressing. Some artificial limbs let you function nearly as well as before. </p>