The Upper Limb Library / Above the Elbow Amputations

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.

Prosthetic wrists are critical to prepositioning – that is, changing the angle of the terminal device so that it can best perform the next task.

Increasing awareness is about expanding the number of individuals and organizations who are focused on improving access to vital health services.

Learn more about the options available to people who have experienced an above the elbow amputation or who have a congenital limb difference at this level.

We’ve created this article to walk you through all your different options based on your amputation level, with an illustration and patient examples.

In this article, we offer an introduction to shoulder level amputations and how we are able to fit our patients with prosthetic devices that work for them.

We have some Arm Dynamics patients who are on Team USA for the 2021 Paralympics Games in Tokyo, and others who have been training at the Paralympic level.

Cosmetic prostheses are made from a clear silicone glove that is painted by an artist to perfectly match the individual’s existing skin tone.

Austin needed a prosthetic device that would allow him to hold a chainsaw for his job as a tree faller in Yosemite National Park. Arm Dynamics delivered.

Many of our patients say that getting the right prosthesis and learning how to use it is what enabled them to go back to work.