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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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How to Talk to Your Healthcare Team About Chronic Pain

March 10, 2024

Navigating chronic pain, especially for a person living with limb loss, can be challenging. Chronic pain varies in cause, duration, frequency, location, and sensation. And many face challenges relaying this information to others, as well as being seen and heard.

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  • Researchers Develop Technology that Controls Robotic Prosthetic Legs Better

    March 04, 2024

    The effects of amputation are not limited to physical disability; it often leads to psychological challenges as well. To address this problem, expe...

    The effects of amputation are not limited to physical disability; it often leads to psychological challenges as well. To address this problem, expe...

  • Man Overcomes Double Amputation Challenges, Returns to Work

    February 29, 2024

    After battling life-threatening pneumonia and COVID-19, Howard Young has become a source of strength and inspiration for many in Sarasota, Florida....

    After battling life-threatening pneumonia and COVID-19, Howard Young has become a source of strength and inspiration for many in Sarasota, Florida....

  • Research Receives $4M Grant to Make Robotic Prosthetic Hand Similar to Biological Limbs

    February 26, 2024

    While existing robotic prosthetic hands can help users perform tasks, the downside is that they can be difficult to operate. These devices demand c...

    While existing robotic prosthetic hands can help users perform tasks, the downside is that they can be difficult to operate. These devices demand c...

  • Strep Throat Led to Quadruple Amputation for Teen

    February 21, 2024

    Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial in healthcare. In Natalya “Nat” Manhertz’s case, what was initially thought of as migraine turned out to...

    Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial in healthcare. In Natalya “Nat” Manhertz’s case, what was initially thought of as migraine turned out to...

  • Medicare Considers Policy Amendments for K2 Amputees

    February 17, 2024

    Medicare is studying policy changes to offer microprocessor knees (MPKs) coverage to K2-level amputees. The reason behind this policy reform is the...

    Medicare is studying policy changes to offer microprocessor knees (MPKs) coverage to K2-level amputees. The reason behind this policy reform is the...

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