Last July, as the result of an auto accident, my 12 year old son became
a below elbow amputee. He was recently fitted with a prosthesis. The
“hand” which is on the prosthesis is called a capp. I have never seen
this device before my son got it. I just naturally thought that his
“hand” would be some kind of hook. How common is this capp, and do most
children use it. Also, is the capp more versatile for a teenager than
would be a hook or a electric hand?
Will my son be able to use this capp when he grows in a few years or is
this capp only an interim “hand”. My son’s prosthetist told me that the
capp is quite common for children.
Thanks for any responses.
Brett A. Patton
