Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics is committed to providing excellent prosthetic care to our pediatric population. We strive to maintain the quality and integrity of each device and provide the highest quality patient care and services
Upper Extremity (UE) - Transradial, Transhumeral
With this level of amputation it is important to return the individual to bi-manual control of the upper extremities. This means allowing an individual to use both arms for the daily activities.
The goal is to return a individual to the daily activities performed and enjoyed prior to the amputation.
Important considerations at this level
Hand/hook design
Body powered (muscle movement control the prosthesis)
Myo-electric (muscle signal and electronics control the prosthesis.