Upper Extremity Prosthetics
According to the National Limb Loss Information Center, in the United States, there are approximately 1.7 million people living with limb loss. It is estimated that one out of every 200 people in the U.S. has had an amputation. The most common reasons for amputation are vascular complications (mainly diabetes), cancer, trauma, and birth defects. Our experienced prosthetists evaluate each patient’s unique situation in order to provide the most effective and beneficial prosthetic device. Upper extremity prosthetics are designed specifically for each individual; factors that go into that decision are the patient’s residual limb, their activity level, prognosis, employment, extracurricular activities, and their specific goals for the prosthetic device. While each experience of limb loss is unique, many individuals have successfully regained function and a positive outlook with the use of an upper extremity prosthetic.
Levels Of Upper Extremity Amputations
- Forequarter
- Shoulder Disarticulation
- Transhumeral (AE)
- Elbow Disarticulation
- Transradial (BE)
- Wrist Disarticulation
- Partial Hand
- Fingers