Introducing...  Eric Westover

Location:    Minneapolis, Minnesota  
Date of Amputation/Cause:    May 13, 2004 (No, it wasn’t a Friday J), Right Below Elbow. My amputation was the result of massive nerve and tendon damage, multiple surgeries (5), and the onset of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (aka CRPS II) to my Right hand and wrist.
Prosthesis:    Body powered with a carbon fiber socket and Ossur liner with a locking pin system. I use a figure 9 harness, black, of course, and a quick release clip for easy adjustment. For TD’s, I have a #5 Hosmer, #7 Hosmer, and the TRS Gripper 3 w /stealth(black) fingers. I’m also thinking about a myo-electric…
Amp Events Attended: The One Arm Dove Hunt 2004 & 2005.
Other Information:  I’m 35 years old. Married, with no kids, except my three cats. I’m a doting uncle of three nephews, Arthur 6, Jesse 9, and Tanner 11.I’m an avid golfer, hockey player/goalie coach, fisherman, and soon to be hunter. I’m a drummer, and sing lead vocals in The Rebel Heart Band. I’m also writing a column for InMotion magazine starting in January 2005, dedicated to upper extremity amputees. I’m also a member of Northstar Amputee Support and Outreach, an amputee group dedicated to raising public awareness about amputees and the issues surrounding them, and supporting and mentoring to new amputees here in Minnesota.
Email:  mnrighthook@msn.com
Personal Web Site:  www.geocities.com/westechbiz

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