Prosthetics

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What is the big deal about the i-Limb myoelectric hand?

Ask David. He is a right below the elbow amputee and we just fit him with a myoelectric hand with an I Limb hand.  He can’t get the smile off of his face.  The arm is secure, comfortable, and he can operate the fingers and wrist smoothly with no cables or harness.  He only has to think about flexing the appropriate muscles and the hand moves accordingly and naturally.

Now he is beginning occupational therapy to learn the advanced activities and nuances of how to use the new hand.

David’s goal is to be the myoelectric poster boy.

Jon Batzdorff, CPO
Sierra Orthopedic Laboratory, Inc
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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ProsthetiKa Haiti Project Update

The ProsthetiKa container-based workshop is now secured on its cement pad on the premises of Hospital Adventiste in Haiti. We are beginning clinical, fabrication, and training activities. Though this prosthetics and orthotics program is intended to be run and staffed by Haitians, we will be sending volunteer experts to provide training and assistance as long as necessary and appropriate.

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Who is an appropriate candidate for a C-Leg?

The benefits of the C-Leg microprocessor controlled prosthetic knee is that it provides stumble protection and  automatically adjusts to  variable cadences, walking surfaces, and activities. It also allows descending stairs step over step.  Therefore  any above the knee amputee who is at risk for falling due to the prosthetic knee buckling, or who engages in multiple walking activities would benefit from the C Leg.

Jon Batzdorff, CPO
Sierra Orthopedic Laboratory, Inc
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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