Limb Difference Podcast
Were Not Stumped Amputee Podcast Season 2 Finale with Mike Bolland
Season 2 is in the books! In this season two finale episode, I have three main topics: My thoughts on prosthetics: I am sick of how amputees who choose not to wear prosthetics are treated within the amputee community. I also get disgusted by prosthetic manufactures who dismiss certain people in the community in
We’re Not Stumped Limb Difference Podcast Season 2 Episode 11 with Loz Booth
In this episode of the We're not Stumped podcast, we go international with our guest Liz Booth from Sydney, New South Wales in Australia. Loz is a comedic content creator, actor, and proud mother of two young boys. Despite being born with a hand and foot difference, Loz refuses to let it define her
We’re Not Stumped Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 with Guest Rachel Grow and Host Mike Bolland
In the first episode of season two of the We're not Stumped podcast, I welcome television producer Rachel Grow. Rachel was born in Wiesbaden, Germany with a congenital condition called symbrachydactyly. Symbrachydactyly is a rare congenital hand condition in which a child is born with abnormally short fingers that may be webbed, misshaped or
About Limb Difference
“Limb difference” is a term used to describe a condition in which an individual’s limbs, such as arms or legs, have a noticeable variation in size, shape, or structure compared to typical or expected limb development. Limb differences can occur for various reasons, including congenital factors (present at birth), acquired conditions, or injuries. It’s important to note that limb differences can vary widely in severity and presentation.
Common causes of limb differences include:
- Congenital Limb Differences: These are limb differences present from birth and may result from genetic factors, developmental issues during fetal growth, or exposure to environmental factors during pregnancy. Congenital limb differences can involve underdevelopment, overdevelopment, or structural abnormalities of the limbs.
- Amniotic Band Syndrome: This congenital condition occurs when fibrous bands in the amniotic sac entangle and constrict fetal limbs, leading to limb malformation or amputation.
- Thalidomide: Exposure to the drug thalidomide during pregnancy in the 1950s and 1960s resulted in a significant number of cases of limb differences in newborns.
- Acquired Limb Differences: These can result from injuries, medical conditions, or surgical interventions that lead to limb amputation or deformity. Traumatic accidents, cancer, vascular diseases, and infections are examples of conditions that can cause acquired limb differences.
Limb differences can affect an individual’s mobility, dexterity, and daily life in various ways, depending on the specific nature and severity of the difference. Many individuals with limb differences adapt and learn to perform daily activities and tasks using their unique abilities. Others may benefit from assistive devices, prosthetic limbs, orthotic devices, or surgical interventions to improve their functionality and quality of life.
It’s essential to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with limb differences, as they may face physical and emotional challenges related to their condition. Awareness, education, and access to appropriate healthcare and rehabilitation services are crucial for individuals with limb differences to lead fulfilling lives and participate fully in society.
