Checkout Mike! 🦾 Mike’s above-elbow osseointegration connects his prosthesis directly to bone — no socket needed. 🦾 He’s using a myoelectric hand and elbow prosthesis controlled by COAPT pattern-recognition technology integrated into a one-of-a-kind linkage adapter fabricated in-house! ✨ #osseointegration #prosthetics #myoelectricarm #amputeeinnovation | A Step Ahead Prosthetics

Changing Lives: 3D Printed Above-Elbow Prosthetic Unveiled!

IPP (inflatable penile prosthesis) can be a life-changing option for patients experiencing erectile dysfunction, whether due to cancer treatment, cardiovascular issues, or other medical conditions. This advanced, surgically implanted device allows patients to regain sexual function and enjoy a fulfilling life. Dr. Michaela Sljivich, a reconstructive urologist at Mount Sinai, discusses the benefits of IPP, explains the procedure, and outlines what patients can expect before, during, and after sur

Seated glute stretch - hip external rotation without prosthesis (adaptive - BKA) Sit in a chair with the foot of your sound leg flat on the floor. Place the end of your residual limb onto the knee of your sound limb and let your knee fall outwards. Apply gentle downward pressure to the knee and lean forward from your hips. Hold the stretch for a moment and then relax. Key Benefits of the Seated Glute Stretch (BKA) 1. Contracture Prevention This is the most critical benefit for a BKA. Counteracts

Bakit Mahalaga ang Silicone Liner sa Prosthesis? 🦿✨ Ang silicone liner ay hindi lang simpleng accessory—ito ang nagbibigay ng ginhawa, proteksyon, at kumpiyansa sa bawat hakbang ng isang amputee. ✅ Mga Pangunahing Benefits: 1. Comfort (Ginhawa at Lambot) • Binabawasan ang friction at pressure points sa balat. • Parang cushion na sumasalo ng impact tuwing naglalakad. 2. Protection sa Balat • Pinipigilan ang sugat, paltos, at irritation. • Ideal para sa sensitibong balat. 3. Secure Suspension (Ma