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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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Navigate the workplace after an amputation with these tips and reminders.

Finding Your Professional Footing Post-Amputation

December 10, 2023

Losing a limb is a life-altering event that can shake your confidence and self-worth. However, similar to other challenges, limb loss presents an opportunity to rebuild, rediscover, and redefine oneself. For several amputees, returning to work or starting a new career path is a significant step in this healing process.

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  • Learn how to navigate the mental challenges most amputees face after an amputation.

    Finding Strength and Psychological Well-Being After Amputation

    December 06, 2023

    Becoming an amputee, whether through trauma, disease, or other circumstances, is a profoundly transformative event. However, the impact of limb los...

    Becoming an amputee, whether through trauma, disease, or other circumstances, is a profoundly transformative event. However, the impact of limb los...

  • A medical team improved a below-knee amputee's jumping stump syndrome.

    How A Below-Knee Amputee’s ‘Jumping Stump’ Syndrome Improved

    September 06, 2023

    Amputations, although life-altering, have become increasingly manageable with advancements in prosthetic technology. However, a mysterious and litt...

    Amputations, although life-altering, have become increasingly manageable with advancements in prosthetic technology. However, a mysterious and litt...

  • Retired Wisconsin teacher Sean Laughlin said that the stigma around limb loss has eased.

    Retired Wisconsin Teacher: “The Stigma Around Limb Loss Has Eased”

    April 19, 2023

    Amputation is traumatic, not just the nature of the surgery but also because of its consequences. It affects the patient’s daily life and their ps...

    Amputation is traumatic, not just the nature of the surgery but also because of its consequences. It affects the patient’s daily life and their ps...

  • Take small steps toward healing amputation-related trauma with these tips.

    Tips to Heal Amputation-Related Trauma

    March 10, 2023

    It doesn't matter whether you had a traumatic amputation or had time to prepare for it; you can still develop trauma. Trauma is a natural emotiona...

    It doesn't matter whether you had a traumatic amputation or had time to prepare for it; you can still develop trauma. Trauma is a natural emotiona...

  • Below-knee amputees with phantom limb syndrome have a higher chance of developing one or more mental disorders.

    The Link Between Phantom Limb Syndrome and Mental Disorders

    February 02, 2023

    Phantom limb syndrome is a condition in which patients experience sensations, painful or otherwise, in a limb that doesn’t exist. It can be a debi...

    Phantom limb syndrome is a condition in which patients experience sensations, painful or otherwise, in a limb that doesn’t exist. It can be a debi...

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