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Society Spotlight The Healing Effects of Self-Expression for the Prosthetic Patient

by Chris Lake, CPO, LPO, FAAOP; and Mary Lake
January 2, 2022
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Figure 1: An early example of using the finished appearance as a form of self-expression. This bilateral lower-limb amputee and military veteran has images of calendar girls painted on his prostheses. Photograph circa 1949. Image courtesy of the collections of the Otis Historical Archives, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC.

A growing number of individuals with upper-limb loss are electing to use their prostheses as a means of self-expression. An anatomically realistic prosthesis may still be ideal for many, but tattoos, custom artwork, bright colors, patterns, and even the raw display of the upper-limb prosthetic device’s mechanical components is becoming more prominent and accepted. Patients may elect to incorporate artwork onto their prostheses for a variety of reasons, and the options for such customizations are increasing. For individuals with limb loss, customization of their prostheses can create a greater sense of control, personal connection to themselves and others, and, ultimately, acceptance. This article introduces the topic of self-expression and the positive clinical impact it can have for the prosthetic patient population.

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