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Students from Southern University’s PTA program visited us at Westcoast, where they had the opportunity to listen, learn and tour our fabrication laboratory with our President, Greg Bauer, LPO, CPO. We are very proud of the sustained commitment … MORE
Westcoast patient Larry French demonstrates the uses of various upper extremity prosthetic devices, custom designed and fabricated to restore his ability to enjoy a variety of recreational activities.
A Hybrid upper extremity prosthetic device combines the use of body power and external power. The advantages of this system is that there is a greater functional envelope from the basic body powered device; it offers reduced weight from the myoelectric device; it offers the greater grip force like the myoelectric; the harness system is reduced; and the initial costs and maintenance costs are reduced.
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ABC Board Certified Facility of Orthotic and Prosthetic Practitioners |
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Accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education |