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Insights from our prosthetists about new technology, advances in prosthetics, & more
Meet Alhassan
December 23, 2022 Category: Arm Prosthetics, Company News
Alhassan came to MCOP from Ghana, Africa to have custom upper extremity prosthetics devices made. Alhassan lost the use of his arms 5 years ago as a result of …
Read MoreA Spotlight on Prosthetic Art at MCOP
March 4, 2020 Category: Amputee Support, Arm Prosthetics
Prosthetic Art: Adding Some Color to the World of Custom Prosthetics In general, prosthetics are designed to mimic the look and texture of human skin, meaning they’re inherently created to …
Read MoreUpper Extremity Amputee Exercises
September 4, 2019 Category: Tips for Amputees, Amputee Support, Arm Prosthetics
Upper Extremity Amputation Exercises: A Helpful Guide for Active Amputees One of the most effective ways to recover from an upper-extremity amputation is to find a challenging, yet realistic fitness …
Read MoreSports Prosthetic Devices You Didn’t Know Existed
June 6, 2019 Category: Amputee Support, Arm Prosthetics, Tips for Amputees, Technology
Advanced Sports Prosthetics: Helping Amputee Athletes Get Back in Action Whether you’re a recent amputee or were born with a missing limb, there’s no reason you can’t participate in all …
Read MoreMCOP Arm Prosthetics Specialist Jamie Vandersea featured in a video about his research work at John Hopkins University
March 19, 2018 Category: Arm Prosthetics
For the past few years, MCOP Upper Extremity specialist Jamie Vandersea has been lending his expertise in upper extremity prosthetic technology and fitting to the researchers at the Applied Physics …
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