New Technology

Advances in technology, materials and fabrication techniques are the momentum behind new upper extremity prosthetic designs.  Part of our mission is to continually seek out the latest and best technologies for our patients. We work with manufacturers all over the world to help design, test and improve their products. Many innovative upper limb components are in final stages of beta testing and will soon be commercially available for prosthetic users.

Recently, there have been dramatic improvements in the grasp patterns of prosthetic hands and fingers, and the overall movement of prosthetic arms. New materials, including lightweight plastics, silicones and metals, are more durable, more lifelike, and more comfortable for patients to wear. Innovative surgical techniques that may significantly improve a person’s ability to use a prosthesis are also being explored and perfected. The promise of these new technologies is an increasingly brighter future for people who rely on upper extremity prosthetics.

Technology Breakthrough: Electric & Body-Powered Fingers

Introducing new, anatomically correct electric fingers for partial hand amputees. These durable, hi-tech fingers are more proportional in size rather than being unnaturally long, as is the case with other electric fingers. The length of these new electric fingers also means a more natural feeling when people use them in their daily activities. This breakthrough technology offers new hope to millions of people who are living with partial hand amputation.