Brachial Plexus Injury: When Prosthetics Make Clinical Sense

Brachial plexus injury is a condition that quietly changes lives. It affects how the arm moves, feels, and functions, often without warning. For many people, the journey includes pain, long treatments, slow recovery, and difficult choices. One of those choices is whether a prosthetic limb makes sense at all. This article is written to answer […]
Partial Foot & Toe Amputations: Indications for Prosthesis vs Orthosis

Partial foot and toe amputations are often seen as minor compared to higher-level limb loss, but their impact on walking, balance, and long-term foot health can be significant. Losing even a small part of the foot changes how weight is transferred, how muscles work, and how stable each step feels. This is why deciding between […]
Bilateral Amputees: Selection Criteria and Expected Outcomes for Clinicians

Bilateral amputation changes movement, balance, and independence in ways that go far beyond losing a single limb. For clinicians, selecting the right candidates for bilateral prosthetic rehabilitation requires careful judgment, realistic goal setting, and a deep understanding of both physical and psychological demands. The decisions made early often shape whether a patient regains mobility or […]
Psychological Readiness for Prosthetics: What Doctors Should Screen

A prosthesis can restore movement, but it cannot work alone. The mind must be ready to learn, adapt, and trust the body again. When psychological readiness is ignored, even a well-fitted device may stay unused, while frustration and disappointment grow. For doctors, screening mental and emotional readiness is not extra work; it is part of […]
Phantom Pain and Neuropathic Pain: Does It Affect Prosthetic Eligibility?

Pain after amputation is one of the most confusing and emotionally difficult experiences for patients. Many people expect pain to come from the surgical area, yet they feel pain in a limb that no longer exists. Others experience burning, stabbing, or electric sensations that seem to come from deep inside the nerves. These experiences raise […]