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Tackling Challenges in Upper-Limb Prostheses

Tackling Challenges in Upper-Limb Prostheses

Update: 2025-08-13
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In this episode, host Seth O’Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), is joined by Shane Grubbs, CPO/L, FAAOP, director at Ottobock.care and chair of the Academy’s Upper-Limb Prosthetics Scientific Society. Together, they unpack Shane’s top five challenges in upper limb prosthetics—from building patient confidence to creating supportive environments, improving education, setting realistic expectations, gaining experience, and balancing fundamentals with innovation. Along the way, they discuss why mentorship, continual learning, and clear communication are critical to advancing clinical outcomes for patients.


 


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Tackling Challenges in Upper-Limb Prostheses

Tackling Challenges in Upper-Limb Prostheses

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists