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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

Can 3D Printing Change the Prosthetics Game?

October 23, 2015

How many times did you go in for a fitting before your prosthesis finally fit right? It usually takes several fittings and adjustments to get a socket fit that's great, but probably not perfect. The typical sockets being made today aren't easily adjustable once laminated. But Lizbeth López, a Brazilian biomedical engineer who lives in Mexico, s...

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  • Are you going to the Amputee Coalition Conference?

    July 15, 2015

    A year ago, we decided to completely overhaul the Amputee Store website. Well, many cups of coffee later, it's nearly complete.  We wanted our sit...

    A year ago, we decided to completely overhaul the Amputee Store website. Well, many cups of coffee later, it's nearly complete.  We wanted our sit...

  • Are you controlling your socket volume?

    July 12, 2015

    You already know that the size and shape of your residual limb is constantly changing. Throughout your day, these subtle or not so subtle changes i...

    You already know that the size and shape of your residual limb is constantly changing. Throughout your day, these subtle or not so subtle changes i...

  • What's your opinion of the "S-Word"?

    July 12, 2015

     Some say it's just a word. Other people say whether to use it or not is up to the individual. "People who hate the word 'stub' for their amputated...

     Some say it's just a word. Other people say whether to use it or not is up to the individual. "People who hate the word 'stub' for their amputated...