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Prosthetic Guides

Amputee Life is an informative, researched blog written by medical professionals including amputees and prosthetists.

You’re on a journey to live your best life. And we’re right there with you.

How you feel and how your prosthesis performs affects every single day of your life, which is why you work so hard to perform at your highest level. We’re here to support, guide, and inform you through your journey.  We go into depth, cut through the medical jargon with straightforward, expert-reviewed articles — all designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself and the people you love.

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A female amputee getting another tattoo. Sitting at the tattoo artist studio wearing a prosthesis showing tattoos on her residual limb.

What You Need to Know Before Tattooing Your Residual Limb

October 11, 2025

For many people, tattoos serve as a meaningful way to reclaim their identity, symbolize a transformation, or express their personality. However, for someone with limb loss considering tattooing the part of their residual limb inside a prosthetic socket, there are added risks and challenges.

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  • A smiling young woman with a prosthetic arm sits on a bed, representing amputees looking for funding options and resources to afford prosthetic limbs in the U.S., UK, and Europe.

    How to Afford a Prosthetic Limb: Grants, Programs, and Funding Resources for Amputees

    September 19, 2025

    Studies have shown that regular prosthetic limb use improves the quality of life of people with limb loss and limb difference, physically, emotionally, and mentally. However, getting a high-quality prosthetic limb is financially challenging for many.

    Studies have shown that regular prosthetic limb use improves the quality of l...

  • Man with a prosthetic leg leaning over a sink, highlighting daily grooming challenges like shaving for prosthesis users.

    Is Shaving Worth the Risk? What to Know If You Wear a Prosthesis

    August 20, 2025

    For many individuals, shaving is just another part of their daily or weekly routine. However, shaving the area inside your prosthetic socket can get complicated. 

    For many individuals, shaving is just another part of their daily or weekly r...

  • Tips on how to navigate pregnancy after lower limb loss.

    Navigating Pregnancy After Lower Limb Loss

    June 22, 2025

    Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings many changes, both physically and emotionally. But for women who have lost a leg or have limb difference, matrescence comes with added challenges, including changes in mobility and prosthetics and increased physical strain.

    Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings many changes, both physical...

  • Researchers found that short walk tests provide useful information when assessing energy expenditure when using prosthetic legs.

    Quick Walks, Big Insights: New Research Improves Prosthetic Energy Assessments

    June 18, 2025

    Evaluating how people with lower limb loss walk with their prostheses is important for comparing different devices and treatments. However, the standard method usually requires individuals to walk continuously for six minutes or more, which can be tough for some. A new study suggests that shorter walking tests might still provide useful informat...

    Evaluating how people with lower limb loss walk with their prostheses is impo...

  • Why insurers are denying claims for prostheses and what can we do about it.

    The Battle for Mobility: Insurance Denials and Prosthetic Access

    June 01, 2025

    Insurance companies are increasingly refusing to provide coverage for prosthetic limbs, which leaves many individuals with limb loss without access to essential medical devices. This situation has garnered significant attention, as it has considerably affected those who depend on prosthetics for their everyday lives.

    Insurance companies are increasingly refusing to provide coverage for prosthe...

  • Feeling Drained? 4 Signs You Need A Break

    Feeling Drained? 4 Signs You Need A Break

    March 19, 2025

    Blame it on hustle culture or our belief in our invincibility; we’ve grown desensitized to the messages our bodies send us, like urging us to take a break.

    Blame it on hustle culture or our belief in our invincibility; we’ve grown de...

  • The 'So Everybody Can Move Act' will give amputees in Maryland better access to prosthetic limbs.

    Maryland Law Provides Amputees Access to Crucial Prosthetic Limbs

    March 09, 2025

    Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the ‘So Everybody Can Move Act’ into law on January 1, 2025, marking a significant advancement in promoting inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities.

    Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the ‘So Everybody Can Move Act’ into law o...

  • Targeted nerve treatment can offer fast and efficient relief from phantom limb pain.

    Banish Phantom Pain With Targeted Nerve Treatment

    March 05, 2025

    Studies have shown that up to 82% of people living with limb loss in the U.S. develop phantom limb pain within one year of their amputation. But phantom pain isn’t limited to individuals with limb loss; people with paraplegia or quadriplegia can experience this sensation, too. This was the case for veterinarian Betsy Helbing Garza.

    Studies have shown that up to 82% of people living with limb loss in the U.S....

  • US health insurers cut back on their coverage for prosthetic limbs over doubts on medical necessity.

    Health Insurers Cut Back on Prosthesis Coverage Over Medical Doubts

    February 22, 2025

    In the US, access to prosthetic limbs for individuals with limb loss or limb difference has long been a controversial issue within the healthcare system. Private health insurance plans have historically exhibited inconsistencies in covering these essential medical devices, leading to significant financial burdens for those in need. Such was the ...

    In the US, access to prosthetic limbs for individuals with limb loss or limb ...

  • Researchers compared a prosthetic socket designed by a prosthetist and another by an AI algorithm.

    AI vs. Traditional Below-Knee Socket Plaster Casts—Which Design is the Best?

    December 16, 2024

    The development of prosthetic sockets is a meticulous, collaborative endeavor that often requires several check sockets to achieve an optimal fit for the user. This traditional method has been plagued by challenges, such as variations in comfort and fit depending on the prosthetist’s skill level. However, recent advancements in artificial intel...

    The development of prosthetic sockets is a meticulous, collaborative endeavo...

  • Researchers sought to determine the correlation between a patient's experience as a combat veteran and post-amputation pain.

    Coping With Pain After Limb Loss: Insights for Combat Veterans

    July 31, 2024

    Losing a limb is a life-changing experience, and for many combat veterans, it comes with additional challenges, such as trauma-related chronic pain. So, it’s crucial to understand and manage this pain to improve quality of life. The following findings from a recent study can help you navigate this journey.

    Losing a limb is a life-changing experience, and for many combat veterans, it...

  • Shriners prosthetist Jillian Elwart is set to compete in Para Canoe in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

    Shriners Prosthetist To Compete in 2024 Paralympics

    July 17, 2024

    The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is only a few weeks away, and it’s expected to bring together as many as 4,400 athletes worldwide. One of them is Jillian Elwart, a prosthetist with above-knee limb loss at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Shreveport, LA.

    The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is only a few weeks away, and it’s expected t...

  • Researchers found that a specific exercise intervention can improve walking ability.

    How People With Lower-Limb Loss Can Improve Gait Through Exercise

    July 10, 2024

    Even after finishing a rehabilitation program, more than 50% of individuals with lower limb loss still experience falls. This significantly affects their quality of life, so finding ways to improve their walking ability is crucial.

    Even after finishing a rehabilitation program, more than 50% of individuals w...

  • A bipartisan bill aims to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access to orthotics and prosthetics.

    Bill Introduced to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries’ Access to Orthotics, Prosthetics

    July 01, 2024

    In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US falling victim to fraudulent activities, including receiving non-functional devices from drop shippers. To address this problem, Senators Mark Warner, D-Va. and Steve Daines, R-Mont. have put forth a bill prohibiting “drop shipping” custom orthoses and prostheses to Med...

    In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US ...

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