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Tips for Traveling With a Prosthetic Limb
A few tips for traveling with a prosthetic. In case you weren’t already aware, traveling with a prosthetic can be a bit difficult at times. Not understanding what you’re up against can lead to extended delays or inconveniences that could’ve been easily avoided. This is especially true when dealing with the airport and their long […]
What are Prosthetics Usually Made From?
What are custom prosthetics usually made from? Over the years, prosthetic design has advanced by leaps and bounds, allowing manufacturers to develop more complex prosthetic designs and features. With more advanced processes being developed including the use of 3D printing and other methods, it’s an exciting time for those who rely on prosthetics and orthotics. […]
What are the Most Common Prosthetics Made for Patients?
What kind of prosthetics are Most Commonly Made for Patients? Prosthetic fabrication and design are needed for a wide array of injuries and health issues. Doctors and specialists are instrumental in making this as smooth a transition as possible. Grace Prosthetic Fabrication provides many different prosthetics for all types of patients. Today, we’re going to […]
How Long Does Prosthetic Design Take?
How long does it usually take to design a prosthetic device? Thanks to advances in central fabrication technology like 3D printing, prosthetic design and fitting takes much less time than it did a decade or so ago. Part of determining an expected timeframe will depend on a few different factors such as the amount of time needed to heal, how […]
Playing Sports with Athletic Prosthetics
What Is Different About Athletic Prosthetics? Researchers estimate that between 15,000 and 20,000 people who use prosthetics compete actively in sports. Nearly 5,000 athletes using prosthetics take part in organized competitive teams, and over 2,200 are Paralympians. Many patients also self-report that exercising helps them with stress and keeps them active. With all those athlete […]