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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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Use these tips to manage your residual limb volume.

Manage Residual Limb Volume with These Tips

September 20, 2023

Managing volume changes in the residual limb is crucial for a comfortable and safe prosthetic limb-wearing experience. This is because the fit of a prosthesis can be greatly affected by size variations in your residual limb, which can lead to skin irritations that make it difficult to continue using the prosthesis. This is where the importance o...

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  • Use these tips to effectively talk about pain with your doctor.

    How to Talk About Pain With Your Doctor

    September 17, 2023

    Managing pain is an essential aspect of healthcare, but unfortunately, it is often overlooked. This is because most healthcare providers lack forma...

    Managing pain is an essential aspect of healthcare, but unfortunately, it is often overlooked. This is because most healthcare providers lack forma...

  • Scientists are investigating the role of the brain in phantom limb syndrome.

    Phantom Limb Syndrome: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Brain

    September 13, 2023

    Many amputees experience vivid sensations that seem to suggest the presence of a limb that is no longer there. This phenomenon is known as ‘phantom...

    Many amputees experience vivid sensations that seem to suggest the presence of a limb that is no longer there. This phenomenon is known as ‘phantom...

  • A young man from Vista, California, pursues PhD in mechanical engineering to design prosthetic limbs after limb loss.

    Young Man Pursues PhD to Design Prosthetic Limbs After Experiencing Limb Loss

    September 10, 2023

    In Vista, California, a young man named Andrew Seelhoff prepares to give back to the amputee community as he starts his Ph.D. in Mechanical Enginee...

    In Vista, California, a young man named Andrew Seelhoff prepares to give back to the amputee community as he starts his Ph.D. in Mechanical Enginee...

  • 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...

  • Keeping a symptoms journal can help you and your doctor track your triggers and create a better treatment plan.

    How to Keep A Symptoms Journal

    September 03, 2023

    Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, especially when you're constantly wondering when the next flare-up will happen. With up to 60% of...

    Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, especially when you're constantly wondering when the next flare-up will happen. With up to 60% of...

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