The Amputee Coalition’s commitment to promoting research that improves the lives of those affected by limb loss and limb difference is reflected in the research partnerships in which we have participated over the years. Below are some current and past examples of these partnerships.
Current Research Partnerships
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Past Partnerships
Through collaboration with Avalere, part of Avalere Health, a US-based healthcare consulting firm, we conducted an analysis of insurance claims data to estimate the number of people currently living with limb loss and limb difference (LLLD) in the United States.
Prevalence of Limb Loss and Limb Difference in the United States: Implications for Public Policy
Our findings indicate that in the United States today there are more than 5.6 million people living with limb loss and limb difference, of those are nearly 2.3 million people living with limb loss and another 3.4 million people living with limb difference. This approximation is a known underestimate of the actual LLLD population, as our analysis could not account for individuals who are uninsured or covered by Veterans Affairs or TRICARE. Data sources for this report include Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance claims.
Citation (APA):
Caruso, M., & Harrington, S. (2024). Prevalence of Limb Loss and Limb Difference in the United States: Implications for Public Policy [White paper]. Amputee Coalition. https://www.amputee-coalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prevalence-of-Limb-Loss-and-Limb-Difference-in-the-United-States_Implications-for-Public-Policy.pdf