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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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Editor's Picks

  • Everything you need to know before getting your first prosthetic leg.

    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...

  • Control excessive sweating when using your prosthesis on hot days.

    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, ...

  • Watch out for these post-amputation milestones that are reliable signs of progress in your road to recovery.

    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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