by Amber Henson, on Aug 22, 2023
After six years of working with the VA, Brandon Presswood, featured in a recent '60 Minutes' segment, can now feel with the tips of his prosthetic fingers.
by Amber Henson, on Mar 28, 2023
Coworkers of people who have had an amputation, either on the job or outside of work, may be worried about both their friend and themselves. Learn more.
by Amber Henson, on Aug 2, 2022
Wrist disarticulation is the medical term that’s used when the structures of the hand are absent due to a congenital limb difference or an amputation.
by Amber Henson, on Jul 5, 2022
You should always be able to don your prosthesis knowing it’s going to be comfortable and give you the support you need to get through your tasks.
by Amber Henson, on Jun 21, 2022
Holistic means whole body. So when we're offering prosthetic care, we never stop thinking about how our patient’s mind and their whole body work together.
by Amber Henson, on Jan 11, 2022
Acquired upper limb loss in children may be rare, but the rarity doesn’t matter when it happens in your family. Find resources for how to move forward.
by Amber Henson, on Oct 19, 2021
Fitting your child with a prosthesis as early as possible has many benefits for them, including physical and brain development. Learn more.
by Amber Henson, on Oct 12, 2021
A below-elbow, transradial amputation can occur at any point on the forearm from just below the elbow joint to the wrist joint. Learn more.
by Amber Henson, on Oct 5, 2021
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.
by Amber Henson, on Sep 21, 2021
We’ve created this article to walk you through all your different options based on your amputation level, with an illustration and patient examples.
The Arm Dynamics team is made up of the most experienced upper limb prosthetic care providers 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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