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Early Prosthetic Fitting for Long-Term Acceptan...

Amputation is a life-altering event, and the path to recovery can be both physically and emotionally challenging. Among the most critical factors influencing recovery and rehabilitation is the timing of...

Early Prosthetic Fitting for Long-Term Acceptan...

Amputation is a life-altering event, and the path to recovery can be both physically and emotionally challenging. Among the most critical factors influencing recovery and rehabilitation is the timing of...

ProHensor Prosthetic Terminal Device for Upper Limb Amputees

Defining a Category in Body-Powered Terminal De...

Prosthetic terminal devices have long been classified into two well-established categories: Voluntary Opening (VO) and Voluntary Closing (VC). Each of these categories offers distinct advantages but comes with inherent trade-offs....

Defining a Category in Body-Powered Terminal De...

Prosthetic terminal devices have long been classified into two well-established categories: Voluntary Opening (VO) and Voluntary Closing (VC). Each of these categories offers distinct advantages but comes with inherent trade-offs....

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3D Printing in Prosthetics: Expanding Access an...

3D printing is not a new technology, but its effective application in prosthetics is helping expand access to affordable, customizable devices for individuals who might otherwise go without. This innovation...

3D Printing in Prosthetics: Expanding Access an...

3D printing is not a new technology, but its effective application in prosthetics is helping expand access to affordable, customizable devices for individuals who might otherwise go without. This innovation...

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Should Your College Essay Be About Your Limb Loss

College application season can be a daunting time, especially when it comes to crafting the perfect essay. It’s your chance to show admissions officers who you are beyond grades and...

Should Your College Essay Be About Your Limb Loss

College application season can be a daunting time, especially when it comes to crafting the perfect essay. It’s your chance to show admissions officers who you are beyond grades and...

Choosing the Correct Terminal Device for the Job

Choosing the Correct Terminal Device for the Job

Imagine trying to fix a car with only a hammer or write a novel using a single pen. Just as no one tool fits every task, no single prosthetic device...

Choosing the Correct Terminal Device for the Job

Imagine trying to fix a car with only a hammer or write a novel using a single pen. Just as no one tool fits every task, no single prosthetic device...

Addressing Funding Inequities in Upper Limb Prosthetics

Addressing Funding Inequities in Upper Limb Pro...

 In the world of upper limb prosthetics, challenges aren't confined to technology or design. Funding inequities create significant barriers to prosthetic adoption, maintenance, and satisfaction. A compelling study published in Prosthetics...

Addressing Funding Inequities in Upper Limb Pro...

 In the world of upper limb prosthetics, challenges aren't confined to technology or design. Funding inequities create significant barriers to prosthetic adoption, maintenance, and satisfaction. A compelling study published in Prosthetics...

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