The Upper Limb Library / Heavy Duty Prostheses

Learn about the types of prostheses and rehabilitative care that can help people get back into construction work or start a new job.

Losing a thumb can quite literally mean losing one’s grip. What prosthetic options are available for a thumb difference?

Like the ETD, Electronic Terminal Device, the ETD2 is rugged and water resistant, but comes in a modified, shorter design.

Hobbies are an important part of life that can bring us joy and allow for creativity. Having a limb difference may just mean finding a new way to do things!

The V2P is a body-powered terminal device that has six settings for adjusting the amount of pinch force that is available to the user.

Just because someone has an upper limb difference, that doesn’t mean that the shop, the farm, sports or the outdoors at large are off limits to them.

In this article, we’ll be discussing two different ways to fish – out of the water and in the water, and the different devices you may need for each.

A terminal device is the part of your arm that interacts the people and things around you. Learn more about the different options available.

Gardening can get messy, so in this article, we talk about which terminal devices can be the right tools for the job.

Hooks are one of the most common terminal devices for body-powered prostheses. They can handle a wide range of tasks and are a great durable option.