by Amber Henson, on Jul 26, 2022
The age that a child can be fitted with a prosthesis depends on the level of their limb difference. In this article, we discuss timing and device types.
by Amber Henson, on Jul 19, 2022
Over the years, we have fit many children and adults with symbrachydactyly, no matter if they have a partial hand difference or are missing their hand.
by Amber Henson, on Jul 12, 2022
In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of our patients who wore prostheses as children and continue to wear them as an adult.
by Amber Henson, on May 24, 2022
In this article, we’ll discuss support for parents of children with congenital limb differences and how adults can learn about life hacks and more.
by Amber Henson, on Jan 18, 2022
The Arm Dynamics clinical team enjoys working with children and we are always sure to provide parents with resources like the ones in this article.
by Amber Henson, on Jan 11, 2022
Acquired upper limb loss in children may be rare, but the rarity doesn’t matter when it happens in your family. Find resources for how to move forward.
by Amber Henson, on Oct 19, 2021
Fitting your child with a prosthesis as early as possible has many benefits for them, including physical and brain development. Learn more.
by Amber Henson, on Feb 1, 2021
If the patient’s goals cannot be accomplished with a passive, myoelectric, or body-powered prosthesis, an activity-specific prostheses may be of help.
by Amber Henson, on Aug 24, 2020
When Jennifer learned that her daughter would be born missing a hand, one of the first things she did was discuss her daughter’s difference with her sons.
by Suzi Phelps, PhD, on May 18, 2020
Written by a psychologist and a lower limb amputee, here are five key factors to help you understand more about the psychological impact of limb loss.
The Arm Dynamics team is made up of the most experienced upper limb prosthetic care providers in the world. Our Upper Limb Library is our community space for articles for and by those with an upper limb difference. Read on to learn all about issues that affect those who have had an amputation, and be sure to leave a comment letting us know what topic you’d like to know more about!
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