LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
The Overlay: Comfort and Precision for Prosthetics
For many prosthetic users, managing limb volume changes throughout the day can be a constant struggle. Ethnocare’s Overlay changes the ...
Prostheses Anchored to the Bone
Osseointegration connects a prosthesis directly to the bone, a revolution in the field of amputee care. Cedars-Sinai is one of ...
When Will Mind-Controlled Prosthetics Reach Consumers?
Neuroprosthetic devices could transform amputees’ lives—if they ever escape the R&D dungeon. Read about the opportunities for progress, and the ...
Test-Case Scenarios Improve Amputee Care
Ever wondered how to find projects that are actively recruiting amputee subjects? Here's how to decide which studies are good ...
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Making a Difference in the Lives of Others
Once amputees reach a good stage in their own recovery, many find that doing something beneficial for others becomes one ...
Four Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Prosthesis
Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide range of amputees, in terms of their ages and physical conditions. During this ...
The ABCs of Raising a Child With Physical Disabilities
Our son Ezra was born missing his left knee and fibula and fingers on his left hand. Amputation and prosthetics were ...
OPAF Offers Noncompetitive Sports and Recreational Opportunities for Amputees
Ask Robin Burton, executive director of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF), if you are able to participate in the ...
