Naked Prosthetics Introduces Education Outreach Specialists, Drops Sales Rep Mentality
Each year in the U.S. an estimated 51,000 finger amputations occur. For every one transradial amputation, more than 30 fingers are also lost. These numbers are staggering, and the population affected by finger and partial hand amputation deserves to have the best possible outcomes from their surgery, therapy, and prosthesis care. As the leader in […]
Naked Prosthetics’ European Expansion: Tears of Joy are a Universal Language
Recently, Naked Prosthetics’ (NP) Director of International Business Development Drew Leininger and Clinical Director Aislinn Wyatt returned from a six-week launch of NP products into parts of Europe. Building on NP’s global mission, which already includes the U.S., Canada, and Australia, the pair gives us a summary of their time, through a diary-style recap, and […]
Travel Tips: Finger Prosthetics and Airport Security
Sometimes people wonder, ‘Do I need to remove my prosthetic device when I travel through airport security? What about packing it in my suitcase?’ Because it is medically necessary equipment, it’s not always required that you remove your prosthetic finger(s), but it’s important to be prepared in case you are asked. “Traveling through airport security […]
Mental Health and Partial Hand Amputation: It’s More Important Than You Think
Matt Finney was a proud new father. He worked as a concrete finisher who enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. So, when four of the five digits on Matt Finney’s right hand were partially amputated due to vascular occlusion in his right arm, it’s an understatement to say his life was changed. In addition to […]
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Man interlocking prosthetic fingers with real fingers.
4 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Prosthetist
What questions do I ask? Choosing a prosthetist is a big decision! Unlike most doctors, your prosthetist is someone you will continue to see several times per year and throughout your lifetime as a prosthesis user. A prosthetist is an allied health professional who has been educated and certified to specialize in the treatment of […]
