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Upper Limb Prosthetics
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Upper Limb Prosthetics
ForMotion care team will work with you to identify the right solution and create a rehabilitation program that helps you build strength, dexterity and mobility with your new prosthetic solution. We offer a comprehensive range of custom upper-limb prosthetic solutions created to address the complex mechanical challenges as well as the activity and lifestyle requirements of people with above the elbow and below the elbow amputations.
Solutions
Our Upper Limb Prosthetics
ForMotion understands the potential for prosthetic solutions to transform the lives of the people we care for. We’re inspired to continually advance prosthetic technology through research and development and committed to creating a custom prosthetic solution that helps you live and move the ways you want. Here’s a guide to the types of upper limb prosthetic solutions we offer.
Body-Powered / Mechanical
A durable, functional prosthetic solution that transfers your body’s movements through a cable connected to a harness, allowing you to open or close a prosthetic hand by moving your shoulder or elbow. These can be equipped with a mechanical hand, hook, or specialized tools.
Myoelectric
The term "myo" refers to muscle, as these prosthetic solutions use muscle signals to provide control and dexterity. Myoelectrodes translate the electrical signals created by tensing muscles in your residual limb, providing for precise control of your prosthetic hand. Advanced myoelectric prostheses allow you to individually control fingers and switch between different grips.
Hybrid
These combine different types of prosthetic technologies to create enhanced versatility and control. For example, a myoelectric prosthetic hand integrated with a mechanical elbow joint that provides the benefits of both systems in one.
Osseointegrated
This type of prosthetic solutions attaches directly to the bone with a titanium coupling. Osseointegration provides greater freedom of movement and a stable, natural-feeling connection while eliminating the need for a sleeve.
Cosmetic
Designed to closely resemble your natural arm and hand while providing additional support and stability. Their lightweight construction also helps your body feel balanced.
Specialized Activity
These are prosthetic solutions specifically designed to improve performance for sports and activities like cycling, weight training, skiing, and paddling. Each is a custom design that helps you get or stay active in the things you love to do.
CARE Program
Comprehensive Acute Rehabilitation Empowerment Program
CARE Program
Any individual can be subject to limb loss, which can be devastating both emotionally and physically. There are many tools available that can assist amputees in recovering and regaining the self-confidence to move forward. We offer comprehensive support to help you, your family and caregivers navigate your prosthetic journey. Our CARE Coordinators provide guidance, connect you with resources, help you set goals, and assist you in accessing servic...
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Phase 1 | Pre & Post-operative
- CAREs Coordinator outreach
- Discuss process of potential protective post-operative device, if ordered by MD
Phase 2 | Sub-Acute & Rehabilitation
Once patient has been directed to home or inpatient rehabilitation hospital:
- Clinician/CAREs Coordinator corresponds with therapist on patient's progress
- CAREs Coordinator will check in regularly with patient to offer help and guidance
- Healed and approved for prosthetic intervention by MD.
Phase 3 | Function & Outcomes
- Prosthetic evaluation in-clinic: medical history review, determine goals, and more.
- Patient casting in-clinic
- Patient is fit with a test version of prosthetic device in-clinic
- Device is delivered in-clinic
- Patient is directed to outpatient PT or rehab for gait and strength training
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