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Prosthetic Articles

Hip Disarticulation
Hip Disarticulation: Prosthetic Fitting Techniques written by Tony Van der Waarde

In Motion July, August 2000 - Pregnancy After Amputation - Printer Friendly Version
This story is about two women who refused to let their radical amputations stop them from experiencing the joys of motherhood.

Using Farabloc fabric in Prosthetic Limb Cover Design - Printer Friendly Version
A unique and innovative method of utilizing the properties of FARABLOC is to incorporate the fabric into the design of the prosthetic socket. Incorporating FARABLOC into the lamination process is not difficult, as Certified Prosthetist Tony van der Waarde explains....

In Motion December 1996 - Don't Sweat It! - Printer Friendly Version
Many amputees complain of being allergic to plastic, and often wonder how much of this is a result of a skin-allergy or some other cause. Written by Tony Van der Waarde.

"Born to Run", By Evan Ratliff. - Printer Friendly Version
From the July issue of Wired Magazine. Microchips promise to make artificial legs as good as new. Fast-forward amputees are remaking life and limb on their own. The race is on.

Hemipelvectomy (Dutch) - Printer Friendly Version