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Acne Medicine The most comprehensive information on by a certified dermatologist. American Society for Surgery of the Hand The mission of ASSH is to advance the science and practice of hand surgery through education, research and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners. Amputee Coalition of America The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is a national, non-profit amputee consumer educational organization representing people who have experienced amputation or are born with limb differences. The ACA includes individual amputees, amputee education and support groups for amputees, professionals, family members and friends of amputees, amputation or limb loss related agencies, and organizations. Animated Prothetics Animated Prosthetics, Inc., a pioneer in the field of upper-limb prosthetics, designs and manufactures microcomputer based control systems and other components for artificial arms. These systems combined with their battery technology allow the patient to have the most advanced prosthesis available. Learn more about myoelectric control systems, artificial arms, prosthetic limbs, and electronic hands. Bili Inc. Tapping your foot/full talent. Located in Greater LA, Bili Inc specializes in developing innovative foot-controlled computer input devices: FOOTIME foot mouse and page turner, which have wide applications--from speeding up computer workflow to easing hand/wrist stress; from turning music score to avoiding contamination in lab work. Caring Bridge hosted by Ann McKinney. We have promised our son that we would help him overcome his disabilities in any way we can! Thanks for joining us as we begin Rory's surgical journey, and for helping us keep that promise! Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook by Cynthia Clark, Donna Chadwick. A very unique book containing 100 adapted and original instrument designs, descriptions, and results of extensive practical applications. Includes drawings and photos. Congenital Upper Extremity Differences: Understanding the Etiology and Treatment A Pediatric Perspective (Acrobat File) The majority of upper extremity malformations occur during the embryonic period of gestation — weeks three through eight. By the third week of gestation,the limbs begin to form as buds...Colorado Unlimbited Children Colorado UnLimbited Children is a part of Colorado UnLimbited Connection, a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation, founded by and for the families of children with limb differences - whether from birth, medical condition or unfortunate accident. We provide a community where families of children with limb differences gather to offer support and share information in order to better meet the emotional and social needs of both our children and our families. Dolmetsch One-Handed Recorders Making music is something everyone should be able to enjoy. Since the 1930s Dolmetsch has produced recorders modified to accommodate missing fingers and missing hands. In 1997, we were approached by REACH and asked to develop models for this purpose but that could be made in greater volume. Now, those who can use one hand only, whether the left or the right, can play the recorder. Those who have been born with only one working hand, or who have lost the use of an arm following an accident, a stroke or polio or any other condition making two handed use impossible, can, with our special key-system, play descant (called soprano in the US) and treble (called alto in the US) recorders. Easy Choice Medical - We carry a wide variety of mobility products, bath safety, and aids to daily living.
 Helping Hands 2008 Winter Event! Journal of Children's Prosthetic-Prosthetic Clinics The journals residing in the JACPOC Online Library were published quarterly by the Association of Children's Prosthetic Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) through the spring of 1994. O&P Digital Technologies is proud to present this fully searchable retrospective collection in full text as a service to the worldwide Orthotic and Prosthetic community. |
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For one hand typists their friends, and those who want to type with one hand. In this place you will learn to type, keyboard and use a computer with the speed of a professional, or just for fun, with only one hand, with, or without adaptive equipment!
Limb Differences - Definitions
A cooperative effort of the Amputee Coalition of America,
Wayne Renardson, Ralph Fowler, and Dick Mooney
Revised by Julie L. Erwin, 2003
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) authorizes formula grants to states, and discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research, demonstrations, technical assistance and dissemination, technology and personnel development and parent-training and information centers.
On the Other Hand...I Have a Thumb! This website is intended to provide information, support, and suggestions for parents, relatives, and friends of children with hand anomalies. Please share this site with your child's physician and any health care professionals who may be helping your child.
Didrick Medical Didrick Medical Inc. is proud to introduce the X-Finger. The X-Finger® is the world’s first active-function artificial finger assembly designed specifically for partial finger amputees. The device allows users to regain complete control of the flexion and extension movements of an artificial finger in a self-contained device. It is designed to bend a silicone finger sheath in a realistic manner.Pediatric Prosthetics, Incorporated Helping Children Run and Play People open a web site for a host of reasons, but we want to address this site to the people we most want to reach: you moms and dads with an infant or child who needs prosthetic care for an upper or lower extremity. Each of you has a million questions and concerns, and we certainly cannot hope to address every one of them here. We'll answer your first question right here. YES! Our services are available to your family, wherever you live!! We have clinics coast to coast, and, "We also Make House Calls!"
Positive Support for Polands Syndrome Poland syndrome: A developmental disorder of the chest wall involving a unique pattern of one-sided malformations characterized by a defect (absence or underdevelopment) of the main chest muscle (the pectoralis major) on one side of the body and webbing of the fingers (cutaneous syndactyly) of the ipsilateral hand (the hand on the same side). These features are congenital (are at birth) and have, in fact, been detected upon occasion before birth by ultrasound. Northern California Hospital Clinical Outcomes Assessment of Upper Extremity Prostheses for Children with Unilateral Congenital Below Elbow Deficiency (UCBED) The limited information available indicates that the best prosthesis for younger children may be the "low-tech" body-powered prosthesis, but these data are weak. The clinician is often faced with parents who believe that the "highest tech," most expensive prosthesis must be the best for their child.REACH This organization is located in the United Kingdom, but has a world-wide REACH! Working for children with hand or arm deficiency. Reach has provided the means by which parents can be brought into contact with each other, giving them the opportunity to compare experiences and a means of understanding how others have coped or overcome problems.
Rehabilitation Engineering CenterLucille Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
725 Welch Road
Palo Alto, Ca. 94304
(650) 497-8000
Orthotics, Prosthetics, AAC, Seating, and Therapy. Limb bank provides prosthetics for low income children.
Rhythm Band Online Sells a soprano recorder for players with finger disabilities. In addition to the head piece, there are six separate sections for holes, fitting smoothly into one another.
Orthoteers Orthopaedic Education Resource
The largest Orthopaedic e-textbook on the Web. This site was originally developed for Postgraduate Orthopaedic Trainees preparing for the FRCS (Tr&Orth) Examination in the United Kingdom.
Now you can purchase all of your special purpose products from the same trusted source as hospitals, nursing homes, and professional therapists. Whether you're at home or on the go, our online catalog is a valuable source for products that make your life a little easier. From household helpers and dressing aids to exercise and personal care items, Sammons Preston Rolyan has a product to meet your needs at a reasonable price. - Sammons Preston Rolyan Shriner's Hospital
516 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Telephone 413-787-2000
Fax 413-787-2009
Shriners Hospitals for Children
2425 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 453-2000
Provides free prosthetics and corrective surgery to children from low to
moderate income families.
VIEWPOINT What if your baby is born with one hand? By Michelle James, M.D. The prosthetic teams of 19 Shriners orthopaedic hospitals provide care for more than 2,000 children born with only one hand, a type of upper limb deficiency called unilateral congenital below elbow deficiency (UCBED). Options for babies born with one hand may be increasing. (Acrobat File) by Michelle James, M.D. The prosthetic teams of 19 Shriners orthopaedic hospitals provide care for more than 2,000 children born with only one hand, a type of upper limb deficiency called unilateral congenital below elbow deficiency (UCBED).Special Blessings Special Blessings, which was formed in October of 2001, is a support group for parents who have a child born with Amniotic Banding Syndrome (ABS) or other limb anomalies relating to the hands/arms. Many of the parents prior to finding Special Blessings said they were not able to find any other parents going through similar issues. They were also searching for more information on ABS. This group is a chance for parents to meet other parents, share information and allows a chance for their children to interact with other children. Special Fingers Welcome to our website, Special Fingers was created in Febuary 2010, and is dedicated to my son George, who was born with amniotic band syndrome (ABS). This website is still in the early stages of development. For information and updates about this website, click on the updates link. Special Needs Family Friendly Fun Their mission is to: enable families for special needs families to share their experiences and information via their newsletter and eGroup forum; offer information on a variety of family friendly fun and helpful topics; and provide easy access via rings and links to over 11,000 categorized websites relevant to special needs families. Tubal ligation reversal by Dr. Berger Tubal ligation reversal is a highly successful treatment for couples who want to have a baby after a tubal ligation. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only specialty center exclusively for tubal reversal surgery.
Unlimbited Possibilities Unlimbited Possibilities is based in Long Island, New York but welcome families from anywhere. Their organization was founded by parents of children with upper limb differences. While there are some organizations in existence with a similar focus there were none on Long Island. The parents then met in June 2003 and decided to formalize the group and agreed to incorporate and our name was born "Unlimbited Possibilities". It is their desire to assist as many families as possible with the challenges of upper limb differences. They are based in Long Island, New York but welcome families from anywhere.
UPPEREX UpperEx is dedicated solely to both youth and adult upper extremity amputees. The mission of this publication is to provide information, resources, and real life stories relevant to all UEAs, both new and experienced, youth or adult, traumatic or congenital.
Variety Myoelectric Center at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan A children's charity that provides a broad spectrum of programs dedicated
to the comfort and care of handicapped children. Largest limb bank in the world, provides life-like artificial limbs, therapy and support to children (and their families) from around the world.
World Association of People with DisabilitiesThis website deals with all disabilities and has a monitored teen chat room.
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