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

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.

Here we feature our patients who didn't wear a prosthesis as a child but have decided one may be useful as an adult. Why did they change their mind?

Parenting is hard work! Check out this article for some helpful tips for people with a limb difference who are or are about to be a parent to a baby.

Kristi, a single mom and the Arm Dynamics’ compliance officer, gives her perspective of what it was like for her as a parent with an upper limb difference.

In this article, we explore ways for parents, siblings and adult children to find support while their family member recovers and adjusts.