Upper-Limb Prosthetics Can Be Costly, Complex

For many injured workers who have suffered an upper-limb amputation, a body-powered prosthesis will become their “go-to” prosthesis rather than a fancier myoelectric device, a medical director said. Dr. Gary Clark, medical director of Paradigm, which provides managed care for catastrophic injuries, listed the many advantages of a body-powered prosthesis during a webinar last month. A body-powered prosthesis is lighter, more durable and requires less maintenance than a myoelectric device, which includes a battery, gears and electronic components, Clark said. And although it ...