The Upper Limb Library / Introductory Articles (2)

If you are looking to replicate the look of the human hand, a passive prosthetic device is a great option. Some passives contain joints that can be moved.

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.

TMR is a surgical procedure available to upper limb amputees that can help alleviate pain issues and provide better control of a myoelectric prosthesis.

Trauma can cause damage to a nerve resulting in swelling of the nerve or a jumbled overgrowth of nerve cells which is called a neuroma. Learn more.

The pain that you may be feeling after your amputation may not be phantom limb pain at all. In this article, we discuss reasons for pain, and how to mitigate pain.