Providing upper-limb prosthetic care 
is often viewed as particularly difficult because of the complexity of trying to replicate the function of the human hand. Additionally, upper-limb prosthetic rehabilitation has been fraught with high rejection levels, attributed to users’ perceptions of inadequate functionality, wear temperature, weight, and, depending on the type of prosthesis, unappealing cosmesis or burdensome maintenance. This issue of The O&P EDGE explores advances in upper-limb technology and treatment approaches that are improving the options and outcomes for those with upper-limb loss.
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