The Upper Limb Library / Family

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

Growing up, it was hard for Candice to find a device that worked for her and was comfortable. She tried again as an adult, and she's glad she did!

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.

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

. In this article, we go over the emotional and practical aspects of coping when a parent suffers an upper limb 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!

Whether the child is starting preschool or kindergarten or returning to school with a prosthesis, it's a good idea to openly discuss the prosthesis.

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, we’ll discuss support for parents of children with congenital limb differences and how adults can learn about life hacks and more.