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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

A woman in a wheelchair enjoying time outdoors with friends, illustrating lifestyle and health awareness about residual limb skin care for amputees.

What Your Residual Limb Skin is Trying to Tell You (Before It Gets Worse)

March 10, 2026

Your residual limb skin signals fit issues, material reactions, and stress long before things escalate. Learn the signs to watch for and simple daily habits that support comfort and long-term prosthetic wear. 

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  • Jason Maikos speaking inside a New York City laboratory developing assistive technology to help veterans recover and thrive after limb loss.

    The NYC Lab Helping Veterans Thrive After Limb Loss

    March 06, 2026

    Inside the VA New York Harbor's BRAVO Lab, where 3D motion capture, dynamic X-ray imaging, and cutting-edge prosthetics help veterans with limb los...

    Inside the VA New York Harbor's BRAVO Lab, where 3D motion capture, dynamic X-ray imaging, and cutting-edge prosthetics help veterans with limb los...

  • Double amputee climber celebrating on a snowy mountain summit with ice axes raised, wearing prosthetic legs after completing the Seven Summits challenge.

    Defying Limits: Double Amputee Becomes First to Summit Every Continent’s Highest Peak

    March 02, 2026

    British war veteran Hari Budha Magar, MBE, made history as the first double amputee to conquer the Seven Summits. Read his extraordinary story of r...

    British war veteran Hari Budha Magar, MBE, made history as the first double amputee to conquer the Seven Summits. Read his extraordinary story of r...

  • Hydration or moisture explained with Amputee Essentials Resilience Ultra-Rich Moisturizer and Prosthetic Salve, designed to support prosthetic skin comfort and barrier protection.

    Hydration or Moisture? How to Give Your Skin Exactly What It Needs

    February 26, 2026

    Hydration and moisture aren't the same thing. Learn the difference, find out what your skin type needs, and shop smarter for healthier skin.

    Hydration and moisture aren't the same thing. Learn the difference, find out what your skin type needs, and shop smarter for healthier skin.

  • Woman with a below-knee prosthetic leg high-fiving a friend during an outdoor walk, representing healthy ways to manage stress and emotional wellness in the limb loss community.

    Stress We Can Handle: 11 Healthy Ways to Respond

    February 24, 2026

    Learn how to respond to stress with 11 science-backed strategies that boost resilience, improve sleep, and protect your mental and physical health.  

    Learn how to respond to stress with 11 science-backed strategies that boost resilience, improve sleep, and protect your mental and physical health.  

  • A 3D printer creating a child-sized prosthetic hand, illustrating how a Pakistani startup is using 3D printing technology to produce prosthetic limbs for child survivors injured in Gaza.

    Pakistani Startup Delivers Prosthetic Limbs to Child Survivors in Gaza

    February 23, 2026

    In a world where war often steals futures, a Pakistani startup is quietly rebuilding them, one limb at a time. Bioniks, a Karachi-based social ente...

    In a world where war often steals futures, a Pakistani startup is quietly rebuilding them, one limb at a time. Bioniks, a Karachi-based social ente...

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