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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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Are you controlling your socket volume?

July 12, 2015

You already know that the size and shape of your residual limb is constantly changing. Throughout your day, these subtle or not so subtle changes in volume mean your comfort level and prosthetic fit are fluctuating too.  Layering prosthetic socks is an easy way to adjust the volume of your socket, giving you a better, more consistent fit. A too ...

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  • What's your opinion of the "S-Word"?

    July 12, 2015

     Some say it's just a word. Other people say whether to use it or not is up to the individual. "People who hate the word 'stub' for their amputated...

     Some say it's just a word. Other people say whether to use it or not is up to the individual. "People who hate the word 'stub' for their amputated...

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