The Upper Limb Library / Getting a Prosthetic Device

Sometimes our patients come to us after they’ve worked with another provider. From their feedback, we have learned why they prefer our care.

They are experienced, they are rare, and they are passionate about the work they do to help people with upper limb differences thrive!

It's important to stand up for yourself during the whole process of getting your prosthesis. But we're here to help!

Our care process specifically requires each patient to come in for an in-person evaluation and fitting to give you the best fit and usage skills.

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.

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

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.

Your physician will be the one who can write a referral (if necessary) and prescription for you. Learn more about the process of obtaining them.