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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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AMPOWER regional coordinator and peer mentor Lizbeth Uzcategui helps amputees thrive after limb loss.

Nationwide Peer Mentorship Network Helps People Thrive After Limb Loss

June 29, 2025

For many individuals experiencing limb loss or living with limb differences, adjusting to life can feel overwhelming. The good news is that a powerful source of support is available: AMPOWER, a nationwide peer mentorship network dedicated to empowering individuals through shared experiences, guidance, and community connection.

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Editor's Picks

  • Researchers sought to determine the correlation between a patient's experience as a combat veteran and post-amputation pain.

    Coping With Pain After Limb Loss: Insights for Combat Veterans

    July 31, 2024

    Losing a limb is a life-changing experience, and for many combat veterans, it comes with additional challenges, such as trauma-related chronic pain. So, it’s crucial to understand and manage this pain to improve quality of life. The following findings from a recent study can help you navigate this journey.

    Losing a limb is a life-changing experience, and for many combat veterans, it...

  • 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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