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This is a short video showing a little boy get a functional prosthetic arm. It transforms his life and what he is able to do. The part I like most is that it is an OT who is training him to use it!!! The OT works on bilateral hand involvement so that he may engage in play like other boys his age.

hanger prosthetics and orthotics. There is a Hanger location in downtown knoxville right by Fort Sanders Hospital.

A Canadian company specializing in UE prosthetics. Also contains a great glossary explaining terms and vocabulary.

OT challange with a prosthetic and high heels.

This article gives a history of the evolution of prosthetics---brief and interesting. Who knew that these started with the Egytians?

I found this website that talks about services provided by this company that specializes in OT for UE amputees. I found it really cool that there are centers that specialize in just this. The only downfall I see is that there is only 5 centers in the whole US.

Must watch awesome prosthetic, may have to copy and paste link

This a great example of a Syme amputation. This kid is a real go getter and does not let his amputation get in the way of his dreams.

this webpages gives a general overview of body-powered vs. electric-powered UE prosthesis. Advantages and disadvantages, improvements, and types of terminal devices. There is some interesting information on the different types of hands and gives info re: an experimental hand being engineered by students at Rutgers University that can be controlled through human thought.

This is a marketing page for an orthotic manufacturing company and displays their many products and services but what I really like about the company is their specializing in military veterans with disabilities resulting from combat related injuries.

Neuro- sensor in the brain helps woman control prosthetic hand. This was posted years ago but the idea of this is pretty neat. The monitor seems fairly large to be comfortable though.

OT for the animal kingdom. Inspiring story for both clients and practitioners!

I have seen this website before to self laced shoes for individuals with decreased fine motor abilities, but I also found they my orthotics and prothestics! I didn't know you could just peruse online for things like that!

This is a video showing from beginning to end of how a prosthetic leg is made

Published by the Amputee Coalition in partnership with the U.S. Army Amputee Patient Care Program, this shows how to enhance prosthetic performance to maximize functional ability.

inspirational!

awesome girls!

interesting list of skin problems associated with amputations