Physical Medicine and RehabilitationApril 25, 2023
UC Davis Health to host celebration of ‘Limb Loss Heroes’
Event at Point West clinic features latest developments, services and research to commemorate Limb Loss Awareness Month
(SACRAMENTO)
UC Davis experts and providers will host a celebration Wednesday, April 26 to bring awareness to the latest advancements, services and research related to limb loss.
“Celebrating our Limb Loss Heroes and Communities” will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at UC Davis Health’s Point West Clinic, 1535 River Park Dr. in Sacramento.
The event is open to the public, as well as employees and physicians. It will feature information booths, speakers, patients and experts from UC Davis and UC Davis Health in Sacramento who specialize in the latest developments, services, and research related to limb loss. Chris Shin, director of the UC Davis Amputee Clinic and professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will provide music for all to enjoy.
The celebration will also welcome the Sacramento Amputee Support Group and the Gold Country Amputee Support Group.
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month. Every year, more than 2 million Americans experience limb loss or are born with limb differences. Additionally, over 185,000 amputations are performed annually, according to the National Limb Loss Information Center.
The celebration is hosted by a multi-disciplinary team called Prosthesis Embodiment Through Intuitive Technology (PETIT), which includes experts in surgery, prosthetics, biomechanics, neuroengineering, physical therapy, orthopedic specialists and other fields.
Prosthetic embodiment is not focused on restoring a lost limb. Our team works together to fully support our patients living with limb loss. We focus on ensuring they have the care and opportunities they need, while also restoring function and getting the individual back to a fulfilling and meaningful life.”—Chris Shin
“Prosthetic embodiment is not focused on restoring a lost limb,” Shin said. “Our team works together to fully support our patients living with limb loss. We focus on ensuring they have the care and opportunities they need, while also restoring function and getting the individual back to a fulfilling and meaningful life.”
Those interested in attending the celebration are asked to RSVP.
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