Updated 9/2021 –
Over two million Americans live with limb loss and limb difference. But the risk is not the same for everyone. People of color are more likely to have limb loss as a result of unequal access and treatment in our society and health systems.
Created 09/2021 –
After an amputation surgery, people are often eager to start setting goals for “getting back to normal” or “finding their new normal.” One of the most important pieces of that can be getting back to work.
Created 8/2021 –
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are types of person-centered care delivered in the home and in the community. HCBS programs address the needs of people with functional limitations who need assistance with everyday activities, like getting dressed or bathing.
Published 3/2021 –
People with all levels of limb loss or limb difference can still drive a car. Depending on the level or type of limb loss or limb difference as well as your use or non-use of a prosthesis, you may need to choose an automatic transmission.
Created 12/2020 –
Hitting the open road is about as American as apple pie, baseball, and summer family cookouts. The United States is known for having a robust and vibrant car culture. Even in larger cities, some individuals choose to rely on their own personal transportation.
We are often asked how and when to use the terms prosthetics and prosthesis properly in a sentence. Learn that and related information from Amputee Coalition.
For many people, asking for help can be hard to do. It requires facing the reality of missing a limb, which can lead to difficult emotions like shame, grief and self-doubt. Accepting help can also fuel fears of becoming a burden, or losing your independence. But a visit from a peer visitor or another amputee can not only ease these fears, but it can also help you find the answers to questions you’re not even ready to ask yet.
Updated 12/2014 –
by Rick Bowers –
Passive prostheses are generally considered to be devices that are worn purely for cosmetic purposes. Functional prostheses, on the other hand, are devices that enable an amputee to perform tasks. These devices may or may not also serve a cosmetic purpose.
Volume 21, Issue 1 January/February 2011 –
by Dan Conyers, CPO, and Pat Prigge, CP –
Your life has changed – you’ve lost an arm. Now what? What will you be able to do? How will others see you? Will life ever be “normal” again? While it is over- whelming to face so many unknowns, be reassured that there are many people and organizations that can help guide you and your family along the path of recovery and rehabilitation. Over the next 12 months, your life is likely to include several recurring themes: medical care, emotional challenges, prosthetic care, and occupational and physical therapy.
