Prosthetic limbs....can they be recycled?

Question

Prosthetic limbs....can they be recycled?

Answer 1

hmmm never thought of that one-will have to look into it

Answer 2

Yep second hand shops

Answer 3

probably best to contact a hospital or perhaps red cross to see if they can use

Answer 4

I would have thought not, since most are custom made for an individual patient.

Answer 5

That's got me stumped!

Answer 6

when i go hunting i sometimes have to re-arm

Answer 7

yes they can. Contact your local prosthetic department  at your rehab centre and ask about programs to recycle or re-use old part.

Sometimes donated parts can be refurbished and used in the community. Other times they can be fixed up and sent to third world countries.