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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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Haptic Technology Could Upgrade Prosthetics

July 20, 2021

The sense of touch plays a vital role in our daily lives. But most of us took it for granted until the pandemic happened. Suddenly we couldn’t hug our friends and family members. While the sense of touch is essential to our mental health to feel connected, it also gives us information about the things around us, thanks to the thousands of nerve...

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  • VA Engineers Create Prosthetic Hook Mouse

    June 29, 2021

    As computers continue to be a staple in our daily lives, VA engineers created a prosthetic hook mouse for people with upper-limb amputations to ma...

    As computers continue to be a staple in our daily lives, VA engineers created a prosthetic hook mouse for people with upper-limb amputations to ma...

  • Amp Pants: Your Next Adaptive Jeans

    June 23, 2021

    If you’re not satisfied with the current denim pants selection, you might want to check out Amp Pants. Founded by Erica Cole, the soon-to-be-launc...

    If you’re not satisfied with the current denim pants selection, you might want to check out Amp Pants. Founded by Erica Cole, the soon-to-be-launc...

  • AI-Powered Prosthetic Limbs Are in the Works

    June 11, 2021

    For about a year and a half, engineers at the University of Notre Dame have been working on a prototype for an artificial intelligence-controlled ...

    For about a year and a half, engineers at the University of Notre Dame have been working on a prototype for an artificial intelligence-controlled ...

  • Robotic Prosthetic Ankles Can Restore Wide Range of Functions

    May 14, 2021

    Although many lower-limb prosthetic users have autonomous control over their prostheses, they still can't do certain functions, like standing stil...

    Although many lower-limb prosthetic users have autonomous control over their prostheses, they still can't do certain functions, like standing stil...

  • Trias Prosthetic Foot: Closer To Nature’s Design

    April 27, 2021

    If you’re considering upgrading your current prosthetic foot, you might want to check out Ottobock’s Trias 1C30. It boasts a structure similar to ...

    If you’re considering upgrading your current prosthetic foot, you might want to check out Ottobock’s Trias 1C30. It boasts a structure similar to ...

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