Myoelectric Prosthetics
Myoelectric prosthetics use the electrical signals your own muscles generate to control a powered hand or arm — flexing, gripping, and releasing in response to the same nerve impulses your body has always sent. For the right candidate, that means a more natural, intuitive way to interact with the world.
Every myoelectric fitting starts with understanding how you actually use your hands day to day, not just replicating a generic solution. From socket design and electrode placement to component selection, the goal is a device that responds reliably and holds up to real use — not just a demo in a clinic.
As a board certified prosthetist with decades of hands-on experience across the full range of upper limb care, David Van Auker works directly with you to determine whether a myoelectric device is the right fit, and to fine-tune it as your needs change over time.
Myoelectric technology has come a long way — from single-grip hands to advanced multi-articulating devices with individually moving fingers, like the i-Limb systems we also work with. The right choice depends on your activity level, the type of grip patterns you rely on day to day, and what fits your budget and insurance coverage. Part of the process is walking through those tradeoffs together so you understand exactly what you're getting, not just picking from a catalog.
Fitting a myoelectric device is only the first step — ongoing adjustment matters too. As your residual limb changes, as components wear, or as your needs shift, we're here to fine-tune the fit and troubleshoot along the way, not just hand you a device and send you on your way.
Have questions about whether myoelectric technology is right for you? Reach out and we'll talk through your options together.