Osseointegration, Myoelectronics and Prosthetics-What Every New AmputeeNeeds to Know

In this episode we welcome prosthetist, John Hattingh, of Prosthetic Care of Virginia to the show. With 45 years of experience, John and his team create some of the most technologically advanced prosthetics in the world.  From customizing hip and hemi prosthetics,  myo and neuroelectronic arms that feel objects and temperatures through sensors, to osseointegration that truly rivals Hollywood cyborgs. Tune into this episode to learn more about Prosthetic Care and what every new amputee should know!  See links below for images.

To Connect with Prosthetic Care of Virginia:

Website: https://www.prostheticcarefacility.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prostheticcarefacility
Amputee Support Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AmputeeHelp
Neuro prosthetic image:  https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A2KLfSwov1Bg9KEAB3NXNyoA;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzIEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Nj?p=graphic+of+neuroelectronic+prosthetics&fr=yset_ff_syc_hp#id=4&iurl=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.ottobock.com%2Fprosthetics%2Farms%2F_general%2Fimages%2Fabove_elbow_tmr_prosthesis_graphic_16_9_teaser_onecolumn.jpg&action=click
Osseointegration image 1: https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=AwrEze1MvlBgYAEABLFXNyoA;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzIEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Nj?p=graphic+of+osseointegration+prosthetic+connector&fr=yset_ff_syc_hp#id=16&iurl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.springernature.com%2Flw785%2Fspringer-static%2Fimage%2Fart%253A10.1007%252Fs11999-014-3695-6%2FMediaObjects%2F11999_2014_3695_Fig1_HTML.gif&action=click
Osseointegration image 2: https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=AwrEze1MvlBgYAEABLFXNyoA;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzIEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Nj?p=graphic+of+osseointegration+prosthetic+connector&fr=yset_ff_syc_hp#id=23&iurl=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.sciencenordic.com%2F1397253.jpg%3FimageId%3D1397253%26width%3D353%26height%3D265&action=click