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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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10 Ways to Improve Your Prosthetic Outcome

October 13, 2018

Getting the most out of your prosthesis requires equal effort—50% from you, and 50% from your Prosthetist. Minor problems may occur from time to time, but communication and proper maintenance go a long way. Here are some tips on how to improve your outcome as a prosthetic user.

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  • 5 Misconceptions About the Ertl Procedure

    October 05, 2018

    Since its development in the early 1900s, numerous misconceptions, as well as misapplications, on the Ertl procedure have sprung up. The procedure...

    Since its development in the early 1900s, numerous misconceptions, as well as misapplications, on the Ertl procedure have sprung up. The procedure...

  • Self-Cooling Prosthetics: Where Are They?

    October 02, 2018

    Despite the many advancements in technology we’ve had, we have yet to see a prosthetic that solved the simple problem of temperature control. Most...

    Despite the many advancements in technology we’ve had, we have yet to see a prosthetic that solved the simple problem of temperature control. Most...

  • 8 Summer Skin and Prosthetic Problems

    September 12, 2018

    If you're thinking of spending a day at the beach or lounging by the swimming pool, you are not exempt from some skin and prosthesis-related probl...

    If you're thinking of spending a day at the beach or lounging by the swimming pool, you are not exempt from some skin and prosthesis-related probl...

  • What Causes Chafing?

    September 02, 2018

    Before we can look into the causes chafing, it’s important to understand what chafing is. A chafe is a common skin irritation that is almost ident...

    Before we can look into the causes chafing, it’s important to understand what chafing is. A chafe is a common skin irritation that is almost ident...

  • How to Deal with the TSA when Traveling

    August 22, 2018

    Going on a trip can be exciting, especially when you’re going to a new destination or just visiting friends and family. However, it is also notori...

    Going on a trip can be exciting, especially when you’re going to a new destination or just visiting friends and family. However, it is also notori...

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