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Nurturing Resilience: The Impact of Bethany Hamilton’s Beautifully Flawed Foundation
December 19, 2024
You may have heard of Bethany Hamilton, whether from the films depicting her story of surviving a shark attack at 13 that led to her losing her left arm or her impressive performances in various surfing competitions. However, her impact goes far beyond her amputee journey or her accolades. One of her most significant contributions is through the...
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Prevent Post-Amputation Pain with Standard Nerve Surgery
November 26, 2024
About six in 10 people develop limb pain after an amputation. While this is common, it doesn’t have to be. Last summer, a collaborative research ef...
About six in 10 people develop limb pain after an amputation. While this is common, it doesn’t have to be. Last summer, a collaborative research ef...
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41-Year-Old Mom Walks for the First Time After Losing All Four Limbs to Sepsis
September 03, 2024
Lucinda Mullins from Kentucky lost her arms and legs due to a rare sepsis infection after a routine surgery to remove kidney stones just before Chr...
Lucinda Mullins from Kentucky lost her arms and legs due to a rare sepsis infection after a routine surgery to remove kidney stones just before Chr...
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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...
Losing a limb is a life-changing experience, and for many combat veterans, it comes with additional challenges, such as trauma-related chronic pain...
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Man With Double Leg Amputation Emphasizes Importance of Support Groups
July 20, 2024
Losing a limb is life-changing. In addition to learning how to adjust to a new normal, one needs to set new boundaries and goals. And having a supp...
Losing a limb is life-changing. In addition to learning how to adjust to a new normal, one needs to set new boundaries and goals. And having a supp...
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Western New York Man Still Adapting Two Years After Limb Loss
June 29, 2024
Getting used to a life without a limb or with a prosthetic limb is tough. Depending on the case, it can take months or years before going back to d...
Getting used to a life without a limb or with a prosthetic limb is tough. Depending on the case, it can take months or years before going back to d...
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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...
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The Road to Recovery: Post-Amputation Milestones
April 20, 2021
One of the most frustrating aspects of life after limb loss is not knowing what to expect. Not knowing when you'll be able to walk again or how long the phantom pain will last is made even more frustrating by the fact that no one knows the answer. The best answer for questions like these is: It depends.
One of the most frustrating aspects of life after limb loss is not knowing w...
