The Upper Limb Library / Body-Powered Prostheses

If the patient’s goals cannot be accomplished with a passive, myoelectric, or body-powered prosthesis, an activity-specific prostheses may be of help.

People who are engaged in manual labor at their work or around their home may favor the durability and function of body-powered prostheses.

It's important to keep an open mind while learning what prosthesis you would like. Factors like your job and lifestyle should influence your decision.

You may be excited about your new prosthesis, but it's important to take time for your residual limb to adjust. Here we offer a suggested wear schedule.

Daily care and cleansing are essential to maintaining healthy skin, especially when that skin is in contact with a prosthetic liner or socket all day.

By taking care of your device with the few simple steps in this article, your prosthesis will work better and last longer.

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.

A prosthesis is a tool that helps you get things done. But if the only tool you have is a wrench, what do you do when the task calls for a screwdriver?

For this kitchen tips for amputees article, we focus on tools you can use to make cutting and chopping both possible and easier.

Partial hand and finger injuries can be some of the most challenging cases for prosthetists to fit. But better choices are becoming available.