Steve is an ABC-certified prosthetist and the National Director for the Upper Limb Program. He specializes in designing, fitting, and fabricating upper limb prosthetics. Steve is a subject matter expert in the field of upper limb prosthetics. He shares his knowledge and presents across the country to physicians and other health care providers. He is involved in the development of new technologies to improve patient’s ability to return to work, perform daily living activities (ADL’s), and meet their goals.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Creighton University, 1995
• Certificate in Prosthetics, Newington Certificate Program, 1997
• Business Administration, Rockhurst College, 1998

Research

• Mandacina S, Lenzini G, “Multiple Impairments Overcome by Socket Design & Appropriate Components,” Myoelectric Controls Proceedings, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Univ of New Brunswick, 2002.
• Mandacina S, “Elective Amputation of Cerebral Palsy Becomes a Prosthetic Success,” Myoelectric Controls Proceedings, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Univ of New Brunswick, 2002.
• Hanson B, Mandacina S, “Children’s Prosthetic Systems,” The O&P Edge. May 2003.
• McGahey P, Mandacina S, “The Difference a Terminal Device Can Make,” Myoelectric Controls Proceedings, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Univ of New Brunswick, 2005.
• Mandacina S, “Electric Options for Partial Hand Patients,” Myoelectric Controls Proceedings, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Univ of New Brunswick, 2005.
• Mandacina S, “Recent Improvements in Upper Limb Pediatrics,” Myoelectric Controls Proceedings, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Univ of New Brunswick, 2005.
• Uellendahl J, Mandacina S, Ramdial S, “Custom Silicone Sockets for Myoelectric Prostheses,” J of Prosthetics & Orthotics, 18:2 p35-40, April 2006.
• Mandacina S, Uellendahl J, Edelstein J “Special Considerations with Children,” in Prosthetics and Patient Management: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach, Thorofare, NJ: Slack Inc., Ch 15, 2006.
• Radocy B, Mandacina S, Alley R, “21st Century Arms: Advanced Body-Powered and High Performance Sports and Recreational Prostheses”, Proceeding of the 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Aug 2007.
• Mandacina S, “Multiarticulating Hand Improves Grasp”, Proceeding of the 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Aug 2007.
• Uellendahl J, Farnsworth T, Mandacina S, “External Powered Upper Extremity Prostheses: Principles and Practice”, Proceeding of the 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Aug 2007.
• O’Brien E, Stevens P, Mandacina S, Jackman C. Prosthetic management of unilateral transradial amputation and limb deficiency: Consensus clinical standards of care. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Vol 8, 2021.