Prosthetics Have a question about prosthetics? Below you’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about limb deficiency and prosthetics from patients and parents, answered by our skilled clinicians. If you have a question not answered
Yes! There are many support groups for prosthetic patients and their families.
https://www.amputee-coalition.org/ The amputee coalition is a great place to start as they strive to support, educate, and advocate for people impacted by limb loss and limb difference.
https://adventureamputeecamp.org/ The mission of the Adventure Amputee Camp is to encourage children with amputations or limb differences to stretch their potential and imagination, and explore all that is possible.
https://jordanthomasfoundation.org/ The Jordan Thomas Foundation returns children and adolescents to a life without physical limitation by providing quality prostheses until adulthood, serving as a caring resource for the child and family living with limb differences and tirelessly advocating for insurance fairness.
https://www.limbsforlife.org/about Limbs for Life Foundation is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to providing fully-functional prosthetic care for individuals who cannot otherwise afford it and raising awareness of the challenges facing amputees.
https://helpinghandsgroup.org/ The philosophy of Helping Hands Foundation is to provide parent-to-parent support and information for children with upper limb amputations or anomalies.