The Upper Limb Library / No Prosthesis

Fitting your child with a prosthesis as early as possible has many benefits for them, including physical and brain development. Learn more.

Learn more about the options available to people who have experienced an above the elbow amputation or who have a congenital limb difference at this level.

If a side of the body unavailable or is fitted with a prosthetic device that does not give proper assistance, the individual may experience overuse issues.

Daily care and cleansing are essential to maintaining healthy skin, especially when that skin is in contact with a prosthetic liner or socket all day.

For those who choose to get a prosthetic device, how much they actually wear it varies widely from one person to the next. Here are some reasons why.