by Wendi Parker, on Apr 4, 2023
Our patient Wendi Parker generously wrote this blog article for LLLDAM to share her story about her elective amputations and her journey to get there.
by Amber Henson, on Nov 29, 2022
We help many of our patients return to work. Sometimes, depending on their job and the amputation, they may be required to transition to a different role.
by Amber Henson, on Nov 8, 2022
A dressing tree is a term that indicates a system of hooks and pegs that can help people put on and take off their prostheses without the help of others.
by Amber Henson, on Oct 18, 2022
Sometimes our patients come to us after they’ve worked with another provider. From their feedback, we have learned why they prefer our care.
by Amber Henson, on Oct 4, 2022
After an accident, Wendi's arm was non-functional and gave her a lot of pain. She elected to have it amputated and returned to work at Trader Joe's.
by Amber Henson, on Sep 6, 2022
A prosthetic elbow makes it easier for someone to do their daily activities. The purpose of the elbow is to pre-position the terminal device in space.
by Amber Henson, on Jul 12, 2022
In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of our patients who wore prostheses as children and continue to wear them as an adult.
by Amber Henson, on Jun 14, 2022
Single-motor myoelectric hands can offer the benefit of looking very much like a sound hand while also being controlled by one’s muscle signals.
by Amber Henson, on May 24, 2022
In this article, we’ll discuss support for parents of children with congenital limb differences and how adults can learn about life hacks and more.
by Amber Henson, on May 3, 2022
Prosthetic wrists are critical to prepositioning – that is, changing the angle of the terminal device so that it can best perform the next task.
Arm Dynamics is the most experienced upper limb prosthetic care provider in the world. Our Upper Limb Library is our community space for articles for and by those with an upper limb difference. Read on to learn all about issues that affect those who have had an amputation, and be sure to leave a comment letting us know what topic you’d like to know more about!
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