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Author:TaraCreated:11/8/2009 9:09 AM
Please enjoy this list of great articles. Some show latest news updates, while others go into more detail.

Sweedish scientists have finally been able to creat a prosthetic arm/hand that feels what is is gripping.  The user can grip a water bottle without crushing it, pour themselves a drink and even turn a key in a lock using their prothesis.  Scientist also feel that this arm will help to aleviate phantom pain because it utilizes the nerves and cognitive centers from the missing limb to get the prosthetic to work.

 
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Once again CS4A.org was an exhibitor at the Amputee Coalition America National Amputee Conference. I was pleasantly surprised to see the addition of an Upper Extremity Educational Track by Eric Westover. In fact, we were able to participate in one of the sessions and did a small presentation on how to tie you shoe one handed.

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Last year’s 2007 Amputee Conference was a big success. The ACA has hired new people to run it and you could see their dedication and commitment to the event. There seemed to be more Upper Extremity Amputees in attendance and there were even a few clinics directed at them. I was unable to attend the clinics because they ran at the same time as the Expo was open and therefore I needed to be at the table. But it was nice to FINALLY see UEA getting some attention as well as LEA. It will be interesting to see what this year brings in terms of this trend.

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In the News

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:35:45 -0500


Prosthetic arm thrills Romanian woman
The Spokesman Review
The Saids, who split time between residences in Orofino, Idaho, and Medford, Ore., eventually found Christenson, an upper limb specialist in Spokane who ...

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:19:13 -0500


Procedure helps avoid leg amputation
ABC12.com
Dr. Dror Paley has been working for 23 years to correct limb deformities and injuries without amputation. "Although it's more surgery, you end up with your ...

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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:17:49 -0500


OPT: Uphill battle to supply prosthetics to Gaza war injured
IRINnews.org
GAZA CITY, 10 March 2010 (IRIN) - A half-finished two-story building in central Gaza City is one of the few places providing support to amputees, ...

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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:14:28 -0500


Upper Limb Expert Randall Alley and His Bionic Hand Patient Featured in ...
PR Web (press release)
“None of the other prosthetists I have worked with specialized in upper limb prosthetics. Most work on lower limbs and help upper limb amputees from time to ...

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:53:54 -0500


News & Observer

North Carolina's surplus prosthetics go to Haiti
News & Observer
"The most amazing thing we see is with upper-extremity amputees," Sconyers said. "When they get a prosthetic, the first thing they want to do is hug ...

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Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:33:46 -0500


Letters
Boston Globe
As the parent of a 5-year-old amputee (upper limb), I agree that RC of Weymouth needs to get help and fast. But I felt Miss Conduct's response lacked a ...

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:10:22 -0500


UA doctors get national awards
Inside Tucson Business
The Pecoraro Award is considered the highest honor in the field of amputation prevention and wound healing. Armstrong has published many of the key works in ...

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:08:43 -0500


Advanced Arm Dynamics Joins T Minus Five and AWeSOMe Hosting Amputee Ski Weekend
PR Web (press release)
The Ski Weekend event attracted teens, adults and retirees with upper and lower limb amputation. Mary Seibert, founder of T Minus Five organized the event ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:56:59 -0500


Some choose to lengthen legs instead of amputate
News 8 Austin
For some patients, surgeons recommend amputation of the foot in order to more effectively use a prosthetic. Some procedures to lengthen legs affected by a ...

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:39:50 -0500


What's New in Hand Surgery
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)
While certainly not normal, these new myoelectric prostheses do appear to offer improved function to upper limb amputees. Despite the progress in amputation...

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