Mention the main reasons that can be considered when we select materials for fabricating prosthetic devices.

1.Physical Condition

2.Patients Financial condition

3.Activity level

4.Living enviroment

1-age

2-sex

3-activity level

4-medical factors

Patient's physical condition

Patient's financial status

Patient's activity

Patient's environment

• Prosthetic socket need to be lightweight, flexible and skin friendly 
• Depending on the suspension method different materials will be used.
• Cost will definitely play a role.
• Activity and weight of the patient will determine how strong the laminate will be.
• Patient aesthetic preferences will also determine how the socket or prosthesis will be finished 

aesthetics, durability, bio compatability

Bio-compatibility, esthetics, durability.

1- what is it intended to do: the type of the device will determine the material

2- the cost ( can be afforded by the patient?)

3- chemical + physical characteristics ( strength, rigidity, flexibility...etc)

4- the weight of the client

5- advanced technology needs advanced knowledge of new materials.