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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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Senators Tammy Duckworth and Marsha Blackburn introduced the Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act.

Marsha Blackburn, Tammy Duckworth Introduce Bill to Obtain Accurate Data on Access to Prosthetics

September 04, 2020

Senators Tammy Duckworth and Marsha Blackburn introduced the Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act in July 2020. Also known as the “Triple A” Study Act, the bill would require the Government Accountability Office to study the current state of access to prosthetics after the amputation of a limb.

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  • Engineers from the University of Utah reveal an AI-controlled prosthetic leg.

    Engineers Reveal AI-Controlled Prosthetic Leg

    September 01, 2020

    A team of mechanical engineers from the University of Utah designed a new approach to prosthetic movement using artificial intelligence (AI) to im...

    A team of mechanical engineers from the University of Utah designed a new approach to prosthetic movement using artificial intelligence (AI) to im...

  • Atchari Watson creates a makeshift prosthetic leg for her husband.

    Woman Creates a Makeshift Prosthetic Leg for Her Husband

    August 28, 2020

    Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in March, Steve Watson’s appointment for a new prosthetic leg ha...

    Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in March, Steve Watson’s appointment for a new prosthetic leg ha...

  • Brain-computer interfaces and artificial intelligence mean better neuroprosthetics.

    Combining Brain-Computer Interfaces and AI in Neuroprosthetics

    August 25, 2020

    The development of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) is thought to be the most important technological breakthrough in recent years for people exper...

    The development of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) is thought to be the most important technological breakthrough in recent years for people exper...

  • 3D scanning is critical to cycling pro Denise Schindler's success.

    3D Printing Is Critical to This Cycling Pro’s Success

    August 20, 2020

    Fitting a leg for an adaptive athlete is a delicate process. A lot of things must be considered, such as comfort, fit, and leg power. For Paralymp...

    Fitting a leg for an adaptive athlete is a delicate process. A lot of things must be considered, such as comfort, fit, and leg power. For Paralymp...

  • Two major initiatives are exploring PNS as a solution for phantom limb pain.

    Two Possible PNS Solutions for Phantom Limb Pain

    August 17, 2020

    PNS is known to relieve chronic pain by sending electrical impulses to the affected nerves. While the technology is not touted as a treatment for ...

    PNS is known to relieve chronic pain by sending electrical impulses to the affected nerves. While the technology is not touted as a treatment for ...

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