What is an Arm Prosthetic?
An arm prosthetic is a replacement for a missing arm. Arm prosthetics come in a range of styles and designs which can be customized for specific needs, with fitting of a prosthesis often being considered an important part of the recovery process for people with limbs which have been amputated. In addition to replacing a limb lost due to trauma, an arm prosthetic can also be used to replace a limb missing as a result of a congenital abnormality, or to supplement a severely disabled or deformed arm. This upper body prosthetic device may be designed for someone who has lost a hand, an arm below the elbow, or an arm above the elbow. The goal of an arm prosthetic is to create some functionality for the patient, allowing him or her to use the terminal device on the prosthetic like one would use a hand. Arm prosthetics are also used for aesthetic reasons, for people who are concerned about how they look with a missing arm.
