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How Satisfied Are You With Your Prosthesis?
   
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Satisfaction With Prosthesis
The majority of those surveyed (93%) reported owning a prosthesis but 12% said they did not wear their prosthesis on a regular basis. Among those who used their prosthesis, 83.7% reported that they wear their prosthesis 7 days a week. The average amount of daily use was 12 hours per day.

Overall, the majority of those surveyed reported being satisfied with their prosthetic device. However, one-third reported being dissatisfied with the comfort of their prosthesis.

Satisfaction With Prosthesis

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