The Upper Limb Library / Getting a Prosthetic Device

Answer: as soon as possible. Even if your amputation site has not healed yet, there are many benefits to having a consultation with our clinical team.

Different prosthetic care providers offer different areas of expertise. We are the only provider in the US that specializes exclusively in upper limb.

When introduced to the world of prosthetic care, many people think that one care provider is pretty much the same as the next. We're here to say: nope!

Here we write about organizations that are providing financial assistance and emotional support to those who need a prosthesis or have a limb difference.

Our goal is to get our patients fitted with their prosthetic devices as quickly as possible.

An electric terminal device (ETD) is a catchall name for a hook type of prosthesis that opens and closes. They are are rugged and usually water resistant.

Here is a quick guide to many of the words you may encounter during the process of getting your prosthetic device.

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.

In this article, we describe what you can expect from the appeals process, and what you can do to make your appeal more likely to be approved.

Your evaluation will include a detailed discussion of all available prosthetic options, a demonstration of the latest prosthetic technologies and more.