As a concept and as an experiment, America was founded on the simple, inarguable principle of equality. But throughout our modern healthcare system, equal access doesn’t always translate to equal options or equal ability. Over the past few years alone, reports and statistics have revealed numerous disparities in how female, Black, or low-income Americans receive…
No two limbs are the same—even on the same person. One arm or leg may be shorter than another. A dominant limb may be thicker. You may hold the frying pan with one hand while stirring eggs with the other. The sizes and everyday uses of our legs, arms, hands, and feet vary from person…
Nobody walks out of their house one day expecting to lose a limb. Most of us never imagine it. So, when it happens, amidst all the pain and frustration, the disappointment and recalibration of our lives, we also have questions to deal with—about our future, our mobility, and our ability. At Above & Beyond Orthopedics,…
The loss of a limb would be frightening for anyone. Amidst all the consequential medical choices, adjustments, and bills, it’s easy to take the first prosthetic device you’re offered. A loss of mobility and ability can put us in the headspace of defeat, so what does it matter which prosthesis we ultimately accept? All our…
As the nights cool and the leaves change, we’re free to look forward to the holiday season and all the joy it brings. But for those of us with orthotic or prosthetic needs, the last few months of every year pose a recurring challenge. For 1 in every 4 US citizens, arthritis is a particular…
These days, there’s hardly a device, gadget, or simple machine that hasn’t been changed by the digital revolution. We’ve got refrigerators that automatically take stock and reorder groceries. We can unlock front doors from a continent away with a simple mobile app. Technology and connectivity have improved nearly every aspect of modern life, and prosthetic…
Made in Grosse Pointe – Above & Beyond Orthopedics & Prosthetics August 24, 2022 In the usual course of life, feeling different is one thing, but feeling limited by those differences is another. People of all age groups in Grosse Pointe, MI, and Metro Detroit are dealing with limitations right now—limitations to homelife, to enjoyment,…