Facing the thought of your child’s limb loss or limb difference can be overwhelming, no matter the cause. You may ask yourself if your child will ever be independent, succeed in school, play sports, participate in everyday activities.
These concerns are very real and completely normal for any parent going through such an emotional experience. The good news is there are prosthetic solutions designed to help your child adapt to new and changing environments, gain independence, and restore function and mobility, so he or she can live a full life with endless possibilities.
Ezra Frech, 2014 Sports Illustrated Kids SportsKid of the Year Finalist, tells his story: