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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 incl...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the ‘So Everybody Can Move Act’ into law on January 1, 2025, marking a significant advancement in promoting incl...
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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 s...
In the US, access to prosthetic limbs for individuals with limb loss or limb difference has long been a controversial issue within the healthcare s...
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The skin around a residual limb is prone to irritation and damage from prosthetic limb use. This happens because the skin in that area isn’t built to handle pressure well, unlike the skin on the pa...
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