Upper-limb amputations are far less frequent than lower-limb amputations with an estimated incidence ratio of one to four, and upper-limb prosthesis rejection is common. Increased study and inquiry into prosthetic interventions and the experience of people with upper-limb amputations is important for improving outcomes in this population. In this issue, we look at a historic study of people with upper-limb amputations and the theory behind a unique approach to the upper-limb prosthesis interface.
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