Mary Roach: You’re More Replaceable Than You Know
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Revolutionizing Body Replacements
This chapter explores advanced medical procedures for body part replacements, delving into personal experiences with surgeries like shoulder replacements and innovative prosthetic technologies. It features the integral story of Judy, an elective amputee, and discusses societal biases towards disabilities, the emotional aspects of medical decisions, and the impressive strides in prosthetics. Despite significant advancements, challenges such as accessibility, cost, and medical biases persist, illuminating the complex intersection of health, technology, and societal perceptions.
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