Question to Radio Eriwan:

The guy (editor, sidekick) that turns up around 5 minutes into the movie wears a prosthetic arm.

Is that a Becker hand he is wearing?

Unlike many members of this group, I have four intact limbs, and all my digits. I consider myself fortunate in that regard.

That said, I realize that many in this community who have lost limbs or use thereof, have the opportunity to explore new ways of living. I admire and respect your courage and imagination.

I have some knowledge and experience of how to present a worthy cause. In that spirit, I would like to offer whatever expertise, ideas, and thoughts I may have as one of the fully-limbed… Continue

Here's an interesting article I want to share. It's on the IEET blog, an article called A Tale of Two Prostheses

As Jon suggested there should be an overview of work done. A step completed, so here we go.

Mark Lesek from Tasmania is underway to dismantle and rebuild a mechanical hand / arm with modern technology.

As he bought a Carnes arm that contained what was once considered absolutely marvellous and unprecedented technology and after I came across old German legacy material, I decided to sit down and write it up for the English speakers here.

The current journey starts here just about two years ago,… Continue

My name is Philip Sanford. I am a 35 year old male from Hillsboro,Tx. I am a member of the Amputee Coalition Of America. (ACA) On August 23,2008 my then pregnant wife and I were involved in a motor vehicle accident. I was trapped in the vehicle which was engulfed in flames. My wife escaped with 3rd degree burns to about 25 percent of her body. I suffered 4th degree burns to my limbs, resulting in the amputation of both my legs above the knee. 6 weeks later I was released from Parkland Hospital i… Continue