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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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How to Understand a Prosthetic EOB and How Much Your Prosthetist Actually Gets Paid

September 05, 2018

EOBs are a good way for insurance companies and health care providers to provide transparency and information as to where the money went after your service redemption. This is also a way for companies to inform patients how much they still owe. Insurance providers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield publish sample EOBs on their website, so patients ...

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  • How to Wash Prosthetic Socks Properly

    August 31, 2018

    Unlike your usual, run-of-the-mill socks, prosthetic socks, shrinkers, and sheaths are made of a combination of high-quality materials. Most of th...

    Unlike your usual, run-of-the-mill socks, prosthetic socks, shrinkers, and sheaths are made of a combination of high-quality materials. Most of th...

  • 8 Tips to Keep Your Prosthetic Liners and Sleeves from Deteriorating

    August 17, 2018

    Your sleeves and prosthetic liners are your best friends, there's no doubt about it. You can easily apply it, and they provide great suspension an...

    Your sleeves and prosthetic liners are your best friends, there's no doubt about it. You can easily apply it, and they provide great suspension an...

  • Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Staying Fresh this Summer

    August 13, 2018

    The seemingly endless hot and humid days remind us that summer is definitely here. While ‘tis the season for enjoying a lot of outdoor activities,...

    The seemingly endless hot and humid days remind us that summer is definitely here. While ‘tis the season for enjoying a lot of outdoor activities,...

  • 4 Prosthetic Options for Enjoying the Pool this Summer

    August 09, 2018

    We're often asked if sleeves can keep water from seeping through your socket and sadly, the answer is no—chlorine can ruin your prosthetic along w...

    We're often asked if sleeves can keep water from seeping through your socket and sadly, the answer is no—chlorine can ruin your prosthetic along w...

  • How-to Care for Your Prosthetic Liner

    July 23, 2018

    Prosthetic liners are very important because they help reduce movement and chafing between your skin and socket. Its flexible, cushiony material m...

    Prosthetic liners are very important because they help reduce movement and chafing between your skin and socket. Its flexible, cushiony material m...

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