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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

Is A Motor-Driven Adaptive Prosthetic Socket Better for Below Knee Limb Loss?

July 26, 2024

Properly fitted prosthetic sockets are crucial for people who wear lower-limb prostheses. However, existing prosthetic sockets require constant fit monitoring throughout the day. This process can be quite burdensome, requiring constant attention and interfering with other daily responsibilities.

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Editor's Picks

  • Shriners Prosthetist To Compete in 2024 Paralympics

    July 17, 2024

    The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is only a few weeks away, and it’s expected to bring together as many as 4,400 athletes worldwide. One of them is Jillian Elwart, a prosthetist with above-knee limb loss at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Shreveport, LA.

    The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is only a few weeks away, and it’s expected t...

  • How People With Lower-Limb Loss Can Improve Gait Through Exercise

    July 10, 2024

    Even after finishing a rehabilitation program, more than 50% of individuals with lower limb loss still experience falls. This significantly affects their quality of life, so finding ways to improve their walking ability is crucial.

    Even after finishing a rehabilitation program, more than 50% of individuals w...

  • Bill Introduced to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries’ Access to Orthotics, Prosthetics

    July 01, 2024

    In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US falling victim to fraudulent activities, including receiving non-functional devices from drop shippers. To address this problem, Senators Mark Warner, D-Va. and Steve Daines, R-Mont. have put forth a bill prohibiting “drop shipping” custom orthoses and prostheses to Med...

    In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US ...

  • Getting Your First Prosthetic Leg? Read This First

    October 05, 2021

    If you have a lower-limb amputation or plan to get an elective amputation soon, you're probably thinking about getting a prosthetic leg. But before you do, here are some things you need to consider and discuss with your healthcare team.

    If you have a lower-limb amputation or plan to get an elective amputation so...

  • 5 Ways to Control Sweating

    August 05, 2021

    How do you stay cool when you're wearing a prosthesis?  In most situations, sweat is unable to evaporate from the skin and instead begins to pool inside your prosthetic socket. The good news is that there are strategies that you can do to reduce the amount of sweat.

    How do you stay cool when you're wearing a prosthesis?  In most situations, ...

  • 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...

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