Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Equipment and Supplies [E07] » Prostheses and Implants
Description
Artificial substitutes for body parts, and materials inserted into tissue for functional, cosmetic, or therapeutic purposes. Prostheses can be functional, as in the case of artificial arms and legs, or cosmetic, as in the case of an artificial eye. Implants, all surgically inserted or grafted into the body, tend to be used therapeutically. IMPLANTS, EXPERIMENTAL is available for those used experimentally. MeSH
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Subtype Terms (35)
Bone-Anchored Prosthesis
1 approved drug
Cochlear Implants
3 approved drugs
Dental Prosthesis
5 experimental drugs
Eye, Artificial
3 drugs (2 approved, 1 experimental)
Heart Valve Prosthesis
3 approved drugs
Joint Prosthesis
3 drugs (2 approved, 1 experimental)
Lenses, Intraocular
1 approved drug
Stents
15 drugs (11 approved, 4 experimental)
Suburethral Slings
2 approved drugs
Phase 4 Indicated Drugs (20)
Phase 2 Indicated Drugs (15)
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