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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

Heidi Ernst returns to the water in less than a year after losing her leg to a shark.

After Losing Her Leg to a Shark, a 73-Year-Old Scuba Diver Bravely Returns to the Water

June 19, 2024

The thought of shark attacks can easily conjure feelings of uneasiness, primarily a product of how popular culture and movies, like the Jaws franchise, portray sharks. Although these movies are made to elicit fear, what these cultural products don’t show is how people who survived shark attacks deal with the aftermath.

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  • 51-year-old Paul Landry Jr. plays baseball again after a leg amputation.

    51-year-old Plays Baseball Again After Limb Loss

    June 03, 2024

    At 51, Paul Landry Jr. defies the odds by playing as a designated hitter with a prosthetic foot for Quinsigamond Community College (QCC).

    At 51, Paul Landry Jr. defies the odds by playing as a designated hitter with a prosthetic foot for Quinsigamond Community College (QCC).

  • Curler Carly Smith uses a specially designed prosthetic arm when playing.

    This Curler Uses A Prosthetic Arm on the Ice

    May 26, 2024

    Despite being born without a left arm above the elbow, Carly Smith, a 20-year-old curler from the University of New Brunswick (UNB), has been curli...

    Despite being born without a left arm above the elbow, Carly Smith, a 20-year-old curler from the University of New Brunswick (UNB), has been curli...

  • Six-year-old Shine Arslanian shines despite the challenges he encounters due to a rare combination of genetic conditions.

    Against All Odds, Young Boy Shines Brightly

    March 31, 2024

    Six-year-old Shine Arslanian has encountered challenges that would shake the confidence of many adults, yet his determination remains. Jamie Duby, ...

    Six-year-old Shine Arslanian has encountered challenges that would shake the confidence of many adults, yet his determination remains. Jamie Duby, ...

  • Howard Young overcomes double amputation challenges and returns to work less than a year after surgery.

    Man Overcomes Double Amputation Challenges, Returns to Work

    February 29, 2024

    After battling life-threatening pneumonia and COVID-19, Howard Young has become a source of strength and inspiration for many in Sarasota, Florida....

    After battling life-threatening pneumonia and COVID-19, Howard Young has become a source of strength and inspiration for many in Sarasota, Florida....

  • Teen had quadruple amputation after strep throat led to sepsis.

    Strep Throat Led to Quadruple Amputation for Teen

    February 21, 2024

    Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial in healthcare. In Natalya “Nat” Manhertz’s case, what was initially thought of as migraine turned out to...

    Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial in healthcare. In Natalya “Nat” Manhertz’s case, what was initially thought of as migraine turned out to...

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