Almost half of all amputation surgeries in the U.S. each year address upper body amputations. And thousands of these surgeries mean that thousands of patients are left yearning for a quality of life similar to what they had before surgery. That’s where prosthetics come in and there is a lot to know about the process […]
If you’re one of millions of Americans facing life with a prosthetic, you’ll see that the prosthesis clinic you choose will become a place where you spend a lot of time as you’re adjusting to life with your device. For that reason, you’ll want to be sure that the clinic offers a host of services […]
Modern day prosthetics aren’t your grandparent’s prosthetics. Today’s medical devices offer patients and a whole host of choices considering function and appearance. If an artificial limb is in your future, you might wonder how does a prosthetic leg work. How does a prosthetic leg work Prosthetic legs are classified in two categories: above the knee […]
Artificial limbs are a critical part of the lives of millions of Americans who have had the unfortunate circumstance of having a limb – all or part – removed. These medical devices are critical in returning to some reasonable quality of life and help amputee patients have hope for a meaningful future. If you’re facing […]
Millions of Americans depend on artificial limbs to positively impact their quality of life after an amputation surgery. The process of getting from surgery to getting adapted to life with your new limb takes a while. Here’s what you can expect while learning to live with your prosthetic leg. Learning to use your prosthetic leg […]
Scoliosis is defined simply as curvature of the spine and it’s been debilitating humans for thousands of years. The first references to spine curvature can be found in the ancient writings of Hippocrates, the father of medicine. The medical condition hasn’t changed much over that time, but understanding and treatment of it has. If you’re […]
Prosthetics change lives. They expand the quality of life for amputee patients and allow them to return to a great many of the activities that they loved before losing a limb. The science behind prosthetics expands every day and there are a great many innovations to get excited about some even available in modern day […]
The science behind artificial limbs grows every single day. Gone are the days of prosthetics made more for appearance over function. For the millions of Americans who depend on these medical devices for their quality of life, that’s good news. If you’re an amputee patient facing a future with a prosthetic, you probably have a […]
Prosthetics are a lifeline to many Americans dealing with life after an amputation surgery. Learning to live with one does take time, though, and requires the help of a knowledgeable medical professional called a prosthetist. If a prosthetic is in your future, here’s what you might expect while getting used to your artificial leg. When […]
Millions of Americans face learning to live with a prosthetic limb each year. The transition is tough, but entirely possible, and provides a greater quality of life for amputees. If you’re facing this kind of transition, you might wonder just how does a prosthetic leg work. Here are the basics. Who answers the question: how […]
