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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

Isabella Tadlock picks up a piece of chocolate with her R2-D2 bionic arm.

11-Year-Old ‘Star Wars’ Fan Receives R2-D2 Bionic Arm

November 30, 2020

Isabella Tadlock, an 11-year-old from Tallahassee, Florida, dreamt of bending her fingers and picking things up. Her wish finally came true when she received her R2-D2 bionic arm, plus a 30-minute video call with Mark Hamill.

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  • Jordan Reeves invents prosthetic arm that shoots glitter to inspire kids with physical disabilities.

    "Glitter Girl": Young Inventor Builds Prosthetic Arm That Shoots Glitter

    November 20, 2020

    Fourteen-year-old Jordan Reeves inspired millions with her creativity when she showcased a purple prosthetic arm that shoots glitter. At that mome...

    Fourteen-year-old Jordan Reeves inspired millions with her creativity when she showcased a purple prosthetic arm that shoots glitter. At that mome...

  • Chitrasen Sahu is currently preparing to scale Mount Everest with India’s first indigenous carbon fiber foot.

    Amputee Plans to Scale Everest with Special Prosthetic Leg

    November 17, 2020

    In 2019, adaptive climber Chitrasen Sahu made headlines for being the first bilateral lower-limb amputee from India to successfully climb Mount Ki...

    In 2019, adaptive climber Chitrasen Sahu made headlines for being the first bilateral lower-limb amputee from India to successfully climb Mount Ki...

  • A virtual fashion show held in central Tokyo featured amputee models.

    Setsudan Venus: A Virtual Fashion Show Featuring Amputee Models

    October 16, 2020

    If not for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Paralympic Games would have taken place last August 25. The games have been rescheduled to next year, ...

    If not for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Paralympic Games would have taken place last August 25. The games have been rescheduled to next year, ...

  • Nate Denofre is the first bilateral amputee to paddle the Mississippi River.

    Nate Denofre: First Bilateral Amputee to Paddle the Mississippi River

    October 08, 2020

    People who are living with limb loss or limb difference can still be physically active. Nate Denofre, a bilateral below-knee amputee, believes tha...

    People who are living with limb loss or limb difference can still be physically active. Nate Denofre, a bilateral below-knee amputee, believes tha...

  • Atchari Watson creates a makeshift prosthetic leg for her husband.

    Woman Creates a Makeshift Prosthetic Leg for Her Husband

    August 28, 2020

    Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in March, Steve Watson’s appointment for a new prosthetic leg ha...

    Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in March, Steve Watson’s appointment for a new prosthetic leg ha...

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