Reinventing Upper Extremity Components with Bradley Veatch from Toughware

The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast

In today's episode, we are honored to have Bradley Veatch, a Professional Engineer and the owner of Toughware Prosthetics, as our guest. Toughware Prosthetics is a company that specializes in designing relevant functional components for upper extremity amputees.

Key Points:

1. Bradley Veatch's Background: We kick off the episode by delving into Bradley's journey in the prosthetics industry, his passion for engineering, and what inspired him to start Toughware Prosthetics.
2. Toughware Prosthetics' Mission: Bradley discusses the core mission of his company, which is to improve the lives of amputees by creating innovative, durable, and user-friendly prosthetic components.
3. Advances in Upper Extremity Prosthetics: Bradley shares the latest advancements in upper extremity prosthetics, touching on the integration of robotics, and improved materials to provide better functionality and comfort to users.
4. Challenges and Limitations: We discuss some of the challenges and limitations that still exist in the field of upper extremity prosthetics as well as in the developing world and how Toughware Prosthetics is working to overcome them.
5. Personal Stories and Impact: We hear about the real-life impact of Toughware Prosthetics' designs on amputees' lives. Bradley shares heartwarming stories of regained independence and resilience, showcasing the power of innovative prosthetic technology.

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Todays Episode is Sponsored by Filament Innovations.