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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.

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Variable-Stiffness Prosthesis Improves Walking, Prevents Osteoarthritis—study

December 05, 2024

Most users of stiff passive prosthetic legs develop health issues like hip and knee osteoarthritis. Research shows that people with lower limb loss are 17 times more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis compared to the general population, and the rate of developing knee pain is twice as high compared to those without amputations.

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  • How a Toe Joint on a Prosthetic Leg Can Transform Walking

    November 29, 2024

    As prosthetic design improves to mimic the biological design, researchers sought to find out if adding a flexible toe joint to an otherwise stiff ...

    As prosthetic design improves to mimic the biological design, researchers sought to find out if adding a flexible toe joint to an otherwise stiff ...

  • Transforming Lives: The Impact of Microprocessor Knees on Amputees in Wales

    November 20, 2024

    The development of microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees began in the late 1980s and early 1990s, leading to the commercial release of the C-L...

    The development of microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees began in the late 1980s and early 1990s, leading to the commercial release of the C-L...

  • Psychology’s Role in Prosthetic Development

    November 12, 2024

    What makes a prosthetic limb great goes beyond incorporating the latest in engineering and technology. As the demand for prostheses continues to in...

    What makes a prosthetic limb great goes beyond incorporating the latest in engineering and technology. As the demand for prostheses continues to in...

  • Can Prosthetic Knee Type Enhance Your Quality of Life?

    November 02, 2024

    When it comes to efficacy, microprocessor prosthetic knees are markedly superior to mechanical prosthetic knees. However, many prosthetic users sti...

    When it comes to efficacy, microprocessor prosthetic knees are markedly superior to mechanical prosthetic knees. However, many prosthetic users sti...

  • How Ultrasound Tech Can Help Improve Below-Knee Prosthetic Socket Fit

    September 10, 2024

    Below-knee prosthetic users often encounter challenges in achieving a comfortable prosthetic socket fit, resulting in residual limb pain and instab...

    Below-knee prosthetic users often encounter challenges in achieving a comfortable prosthetic socket fit, resulting in residual limb pain and instab...

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