Upper Limbs

Get back your independence! Hold your child, play the guitar, work in the garden or simply feel whole again. We create your personalised prosthetic arm, hand or fingers so you can achieve your goals.

There are a wide range of options available for arm and hand prostheses and we will help you choose the best option for you.

Passive (cosmetic) prosthesis

These are designed to resemble the missing limb, hand or digit but do not move actively. A passive prosthesis may improve function by offering a surface for carrying and stabilising and increases confidence needed to fully participate in the community.

Body-powered prosthesis

These use a system of harnesses and cables, sometimes combined with manual control. Upper body movement is captured and used to control the prosthetic arm and/or hand. The basic function and durability of a body-powered prosthesis is usually preferred by people who perform manual labour.

Electrically-powered (myoelectric) prosthesis

These use motors and batteries to power movement. More advanced technologies also include sensors and other inputs that can detect upper body muscle movement and signal the motors in the prosthetic arm/hand to make desired movements.

Hybrid prosthesis

These combine body-powered and myoelectric prosthesis to achieve improved functional outcomes in certain situations. Hybrid prosthetics tend to be designed for people with a high level of limb loss, requiring multiple movement functionality.

Prosthetics can be designed for specific sports, hobbies or work-related tasks.

Activity-specific prosthesis

If you want to be able to do particular sports, hobbies or work-related tasks, it is possible to design a prosthesis specifically to enable you to perform the necessary functions. See sports and recreation prosthetics for more.

Socket & interface

Regardless of the type of prosthesis, the socket is what transfers force from the residual limb to the prosthesis. Socket liners or interfaces fit between your residual limb and the prosthesis to absorb force and assist in suspension of the prosthetic limb. We work carefully with you to select and design socket suspension, interface and liners to maximise your comfort and function.

Silicone technology can match your shape and skin tone, right down to the freckle or fingernail

Finger prosthesis

Thumb and finger prostheses can help you type, grasp and hold objects.  Using medical grade silicones, we create hyper-real finger prostheses that are lifelike, comfortable and long wearing.  We also offer elegant mechanical prostheses that enable you to get back to work and to the activities you love.

Cosmesis – life like silicone

If you don’t like the look of prosthetic componentry, there are many cosmetic cover options available for your limb. We can even use advanced silicone technology to match your prosthesis to your sound limb, right down to your fingernails.  Or use your imagination and design a limb that reflects your own personality.

Check out our information about funding options and NDIS

Northern Prosthetics acknowledges and respects the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggir People, on whose land we work and live, and pays respect to elders past, present and emerging.

Servicing
Northern NSW

Ballina NSW

Lismore NSW

Murwillumbah NSW

Maclean NSW

Grafton NSW

Coffs Harbour NSW