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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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Heed the Call of the Mountains with the Ottobock ProCarve

December 06, 2018

Carving through fresh powder was once seen as a difficult feat—even considered “off limits” to many amputees—is now made possible with the help of technology. More and more amputees are getting into adaptive sports, and with technology like Ottobock’s ProCarve setup, more opportunities are opening up. 

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  • A Guide to Winter-Proofing Your Days

    December 04, 2018

    Winter is here, and we all know the numerous hazards that the season poses. Walking or driving to work or school can prove to be challenging. For ...

    Winter is here, and we all know the numerous hazards that the season poses. Walking or driving to work or school can prove to be challenging. For ...

  • Explore Adaptive Skiing this Winter

    December 02, 2018

    Adaptive skiing allows people who are living with limb loss to experience the freedom and rush that the classic winter sport brings. Through adapt...

    Adaptive skiing allows people who are living with limb loss to experience the freedom and rush that the classic winter sport brings. Through adapt...

  • General Principles of Revision Surgery

    December 01, 2018

    Revision surgery isn’t something to be taken lightly; it’s more complicated than your initial amputation surgery, and it entails many of the same ...

    Revision surgery isn’t something to be taken lightly; it’s more complicated than your initial amputation surgery, and it entails many of the same ...

  • Prosthetic Covers: The Basics

    November 29, 2018

    Just like fashionable eyewear, prosthetic covers can highlight the beauty of the human body through 3D scans, design, and other print technologies...

    Just like fashionable eyewear, prosthetic covers can highlight the beauty of the human body through 3D scans, design, and other print technologies...

  • Prosthetic Sock 101: A Product Guide

    November 20, 2018

    Prosthetic socks, much like foot socks, play the role of skin protector. Its purpose ranges from adding volume to the residual limb to prevent “bo...

    Prosthetic socks, much like foot socks, play the role of skin protector. Its purpose ranges from adding volume to the residual limb to prevent “bo...

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