The Upper Limb Library / Being a Parent with an Upper Limb Difference

We wanted to make to highlight some excellent Instagram accounts. Some of these individuals have a congenital limb difference, others had an amputation.

It can be hard to relate to other people's limb loss stories because yours is unique. But you may find that you connect with pieces of others' experiences.

A hybrid prosthesis is any device where different types of prostheses are combined in one device. This device usually allows an increased area of function.

Our patient Darren was born with a arteriovenous malformation in his hand which caused him pain. It led him to choose an elective amputation.

What advice does our super-star patient Jason Koger, bilateral amputee and parent of two teenagers, have? Read on to learn about the what's he's learned.

Abram became a lower leg amputee at the age of 17 and then nine years later, became a double-amputee when his left hand was removed. Now he has three kids!

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.

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.

Here we discuss addressing questions from your child and their friends, getting used to a new prosthesis (for both of you) and sharing confidence.

In this article, part of a series, we discuss strollers, hair, bath time, dressing and addressing your limb difference with your child and their peers.