Advanced Arm Dynamics Develops All-New Silicone Skin Protection For Upper Extremity Amputees

Main Category: Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy
Also Included In: Dermatology
Article Date: 22 Feb 2009 - 0:00 PDT

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Advanced Arm Dynamics (AAD), the nation's leading provider of upper extremity prosthetic rehabilitation, introduced an all-new synthetic silicone skin protection for upper extremity amputees.

The state of the art skin protection provides amputees with a more comfortable fit along with a significant increase (up to 50 percent) in their range of motion. The custom silicone skin protection eliminates the outside sleeve and creates an air tight seal. The all-new skin protection was developed by a team of upper extremity specialists from Advanced Arm Dynamics including Chris Lake, CPO, FAAOP, Rob Dodson, CPO, Ryan Spill, CP and Dan Conyers, CPO.

"We heard from our patients that the liners they were wearing under their prosthesis were uncomfortable and not very stable. So, as a team, we did a little testing and developed our own custom silicone skin protection specific for the upper extremity amputee. These liners are secure, and provide a stable suspension for the patient. Our patients have been very pleased with the fit and we continue to fine tune the process," said Chris Lake, southwest clinical director for AAD.

One of the patients using the new skin protection is Jim Landrum, a 34 year old Missouri man. Landrum was injured in a 2007 fireworks accident that claimed his left arm below the elbow. "This liner seems like it is an attachment to my arm," said Landrum. "It doesn't hinder my movements like before and now I am able to reach up above my head, take off my hat and put my shirt on. It is so much more comfortable and the functionality is so much greater."

"These new liners quite possibly could be fit for up to 90 percent of the upper extremity population. Essentially, we provide a very intimate skin fit, like rolling on a second skin for protection of the person's limb. We combined the protective element with optimal suspension of the prosthesis," said Rob Dodson, associate clinical specialist with AAD.

About Advanced Arm Dynamics

Advanced Arm Dynamics, Inc. (AAD) is the nation's leading provider of upper extremity prosthetic rehabilitation services. AAD empowers patients to return to work and lead active lifestyles by working with each patient throughout the fitting and rehabilitation process. The company's services include state-of-the art technologies and techniques, rehabilitation planning, insurance justification and authorization negotiations, occupational therapy and psychological counseling and a patient-to-patient mentoring program. Advanced Arm Dynamics Centers of Excellence facilities are located in Texas, Iowa and Oregon. For additional information on Advanced Arm Dynamics, please visit our Web site at http://www.armdynamics.com.

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