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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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Scientists are investigating the role of the brain in phantom limb syndrome.

Phantom Limb Syndrome: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Brain

September 13, 2023

Many amputees experience vivid sensations that seem to suggest the presence of a limb that is no longer there. This phenomenon is known as ‘phantom limb syndrome’, and it is quite common among individuals who have lost a limb. To gain a better understanding of this condition, scientists are investigating the role of the brain in generating these...

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  • A young man from Vista, California, pursues PhD in mechanical engineering to design prosthetic limbs after limb loss.

    Young Man Pursues PhD to Design Prosthetic Limbs After Experiencing Limb Loss

    September 10, 2023

    In Vista, California, a young man named Andrew Seelhoff prepares to give back to the amputee community as he starts his Ph.D. in Mechanical Enginee...

    In Vista, California, a young man named Andrew Seelhoff prepares to give back to the amputee community as he starts his Ph.D. in Mechanical Enginee...

  • A medical team improved a below-knee amputee's jumping stump syndrome.

    How A Below-Knee Amputee’s ‘Jumping Stump’ Syndrome Improved

    September 06, 2023

    Amputations, although life-altering, have become increasingly manageable with advancements in prosthetic technology. However, a mysterious and litt...

    Amputations, although life-altering, have become increasingly manageable with advancements in prosthetic technology. However, a mysterious and litt...

  • Keeping a symptoms journal can help you and your doctor track your triggers and create a better treatment plan.

    How to Keep A Symptoms Journal

    September 03, 2023

    Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, especially when you're constantly wondering when the next flare-up will happen. With up to 60% of...

    Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, especially when you're constantly wondering when the next flare-up will happen. With up to 60% of...

  • There are alternatives to opioids to help patients deal with post-amputation surgery pain.

    Alternatives to Opioids: Dealing With Post-Amputation Surgery Pain

    August 30, 2023

    Over the past 40 years, there has been a significant shift in patients’ attitudes towards pain management. Back then, patients would refuse pain m...

    Over the past 40 years, there has been a significant shift in patients’ attitudes towards pain management. Back then, patients would refuse pain m...

  • Eighteen-year-old Jed Anderson turns to helping others with their amputee journey.

    Teen Amputee Helps Others on Their Amputee Journey

    August 27, 2023

    Eighteen-year-old Minnesota-based Jed Anderson is redefining what it means to be an amputee. After a devastating farm accident left him without his...

    Eighteen-year-old Minnesota-based Jed Anderson is redefining what it means to be an amputee. After a devastating farm accident left him without his...

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