Roughly 1.8 million Americans have undergone amputation surgery. If you or a loved one is about to undergo an amputation, then let this education guidebook provide you with information on resources available to you, such as treatment, supportive equipment, and lifetime support schemes for amputees. ... Read More
Amputation affects many areas of life. Thanks to the rapidly evolving world of prosthetics, however, patients who have experienced trauma or amputation of the hand and other limbs have a greater chance of continuing to lead normal lives despite their injury. ... Read More
A prosthetic limb can provide you with invaluable mobility and function, but there is also the potential for problems. A poorly-cared for prosthetic will have a shortened lifespan and may contribute to medical issues with your residual limb. ... Read More
To understand how microprocessor prosthetics work, it is important to understand the bodily systems they are programmed to imitate- and why patients struggling with other types of prosthetics needed this new innovation. ... Read More
As an athlete, you already know that wearing a prosthetic limb does not have to hold you back. However, you also know that sports season can bring some unique challenges when it comes to prosthetic care. ... Read More
Bionic and non-bionic devices have evolved rapidly, ensuring that no matter what type of prosthetic is needed, a sport-focused version is available. Whatever your sport, there is sure to be a specialized prosthetic option to help you play your best game. Athletes seeking sports prosthetics in ... Read More
While advanced prosthetics in Arkansas and elsewhere may seem like a given in modern times, the evolution of functional artificial limbs has its origins in tragedy, determination, and creativity. Archeologists have discovered that the first examples of prosthetics came much earlier than many people ... Read More
Winter is here and cold temperatures, snow, and ice can make going out and about a challenge for amputees. Proper care is the key to keeping your prosthetic leg functioning at its best through winter's worst. With winter comes cold, slippery conditions, and the last thing you want is to take your ... Read More
Life throws a lot of challenges at people who are coping with limb loss. Add to that the challenges of adjusting to prosthetics, and the questions can really add up. Whether you are searching for advanced prosthetics in Arkansas, a support group for amputees or a myriad of other solutions, the right ... Read More
Receiving a new prosthesis is an enormous event in a child’s life, from learning how to care for it, to the complex emotional response it evokes in themselves and in others. It is important to know that you are not alone when it comes to understanding how pediatric orthotics Arkansas will fit into ... Read More