What is a Prosthetist?
Your prosthetist is the medical professional who makes and fits prosthetics (artificial limbs) for those with limb loss. They offer a range of prosthetic devices, from upper extremities to lower...
How Long Does A Prosthetic Leg Last?
Life after limb loss shouldn’t intrude on your daily activities or thriving quality of life. About 6 weeks after surgery, you can begin to explore prosthetic leg/limb options. While prosthetics...
Driving Tips For Individuals With Prosthetic Legs
Think that limb loss might take away the joys of driving? Even with lower and upper limb amputations or complete limb loss, you are completely capable of maintaining your ability...
What You Should Know Before Getting a Prosthetic Leg
A prosthetic leg may attach above or below the knee, depending on how much of the leg is missing. Losing a limb is a scary experience for many people, and...
What Are The 4 Types Of Prosthetics?
Prosthetics allow individuals with missing limbs to defy limitations. As the science of prosthetics continues to advance, we have been able to create specific types for each person’s unique needs....
Top Medical Conditions That Prosthetics Can Help Support
Prosthetics are designed to replace missing parts of the body that people may not have been born with or lost due to an accident or illness. Their ability to provide...