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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.

Latest Stories

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 ...

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  • Researchers developed a new surgical technique and neuroprosthetic interface for a natural gait.

    Neural-Controlled Prosthetic Leg Recreates Natural Walking Experience

    February 19, 2025

    Existing advanced prosthetic limbs enable individuals with limb loss to walk more naturally than older models. But the one thing these devices do n...

    Existing advanced prosthetic limbs enable individuals with limb loss to walk more naturally than older models. But the one thing these devices do n...

  • The Bristol Prosthetics Project aims to develop a prosthetic arm that allows users to feel texture and slipperiness.

    Bristol Prosthetics Project Improves Texture and Grip for Enhanced Sense of Touch

    February 12, 2025

    Most people don’t think much about being able to feel different textures and slipperiness of objects. However, having this capability could greatly...

    Most people don’t think much about being able to feel different textures and slipperiness of objects. However, having this capability could greatly...

  • Ukrainian amputees are getting custom-made prosthetics in Germany.

    German Engineering Helps Ukrainian Amputees Regain Mobility

    January 21, 2025

    A prosthetics company in Berlin customizes artificial limbs to meet each client’s specific needs. Vitaliy Saiko, a 42-year-old war veteran from Ukr...

    A prosthetics company in Berlin customizes artificial limbs to meet each client’s specific needs. Vitaliy Saiko, a 42-year-old war veteran from Ukr...

  • Researchers investigated how to turn nonvolar skin into volar.

    Researchers Use Special Skin Cells to Change Prosthetic Users’ Skin Type

    January 09, 2025

    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 ...

    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 ...

  • Researchers are finding ways to make brain-controlled limbs available to more people in a few years.

    Brain-Controlled Bionic Limbs Are Almost Here

    December 30, 2024

    Recent engineering and modern computing advances have significantly reduced barriers to creating advanced prosthetic devices. And researchers are d...

    Recent engineering and modern computing advances have significantly reduced barriers to creating advanced prosthetic devices. And researchers are d...

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