Protecting the skin on the residual limb is very important. Sometimes friction between a silicone liner and the residual limb will cause...

Working as a Certified Prosthetist is both rewarding and challenging. A typical day involves a wide variety of tasks, everything from...

Prosthetics should be designed so that natural hand movements are possible. Finger prosthetics should increase dexterity, along with grip...

Fit and comfort are the first considerations. Accurate measurements of the chest circumference and bra cup size are needed for a proper...

Over the course of my career I have seen people from all walks of life who have sustained hand injuries for a variety of reasons. The...

Digital amputation due to traumatic injury, or as a surgical elective resulting from conditions such as cancer, vascular disease or...

The handshake is about 3000 years old, dating back to the 5th century B.C. in Greece. It was a greeting that showed the other person that...

Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymph fluid in the tissue that causes swelling in the arms, legs, or other parts of the body such as...

Spring is slowly approaching! Why not usher it in with some beautiful plants that liven up your home, bring balance AND clean the air you...

Here is some advice from women who have been on their own Cancer Journey. "Hug Often." "You are whole and beautiful just as you are."...

Protecting your hands is so important, given how integral they are to daily activities and overall quality of life. Hands are often...

The most important factor is how the prosthesis makes the wearer feel. Does the prosthesis fit well and look good? What does "look good",...

Sometimes a small gesture can mean so much. Following mastectomy surgery the chest and under arm areas are usually quite sensitive. As...

There is no rule book when it comes to being diagnosed with breast cancer. It's true, there is no rule book but information can be...

A common misconception about finger prosthetics is that they are “cosmetic” only. This could not be further from the truth. When someone...

When someone suffers a hand injury and/or finger amputation one of the after effects is reduced circulation to the extremity. Impaired...