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What Is the Diabetic Foot Valley?
The United States isn’t the only country that incurs thousands of avoidable amputations due to inconsistent diabetes care. It’s a worldwide problem. And a new
How to Keep Small Hurts From Becoming Big Problems
by Melissa Bean Sterzick In a perfect world, amputees’ unaffected lower limbs would be exempt from all injury and inconvenience. There would be no bruises, sprains, strains, breaks,
GAO Report: How Well Does Medicare Serve Amputees?
The GAO released its in-depth study of amputees’ access to rehabilitation services and ongoing healthcare. The report provides a detailed snapshot of where and how
New Bill Raises Hope for Amputee Veterans Craving Active Lifestyle
The SPORT Act, introduced by Republican Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, would redefine recreational prosthetic devices as “clinically necessary” for amputee veterans’ physical and mental health. <!--
What Is the Diabetic Foot Valley?
The United States isn’t the only country that incurs thousands of avoidable amputations due to inconsistent diabetes care. It’s a worldwide problem. And a new program from Italy may offer a solution.
How to Keep Small Hurts From Becoming Big Problems
by Melissa Bean Sterzick In a perfect world, amputees’ unaffected lower limbs would be exempt from all injury and inconvenience. There would be no bruises, sprains, strains, breaks, or blisters
GAO Report: How Well Does Medicare Serve Amputees?
The GAO released its in-depth study of amputees’ access to rehabilitation services and ongoing healthcare. The report provides a detailed snapshot of where and how the US health system fails to uphold amputees’ long-range health.
New Bill Raises Hope for Amputee Veterans Craving Active Lifestyle
The SPORT Act, introduced by Republican Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, would redefine recreational prosthetic devices as “clinically necessary” for amputee veterans’ physical and mental health.
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Best Amputee Halloween Costumes in 2024
As always, Amputee Nation came through with creative Halloween costumes that had us howling. We showcased our favorites in Amplitude’s annual gallery of gaudy guises. <!-- AddThis
Voters With Disabilities Loom Large at the 2024 Ballot Box
Nearly one-third of American voters either have a disability or live in a household with a disabled person, according to a study released last week by Rutgers
Daruma Finally Gets to the Red Carpet
How can a movie that stars an amputee and a paraplegic not be about disability? You can find out by watching Daruma, which makes its long-awaited premiere
Decision Aid Helps Amputees Choose Right Prosthesis
Choosing a prosthesis can be maddeningly complex. But a new decision-making aid lets patients and practitioners work together to set priorities and select the most appropriate hardware.<!--
Daruma Finally Gets to the Red Carpet
How can a movie that stars an amputee and a paraplegic not be about disability? You can find out by watching Daruma,
Innovation in Motion: Advances in Limb Reconstruction
In the aftermath of an amputation, you’re faced with rebuilding a limb and your life. New advances
Best Amputee Halloween Costumes in 2024
As always, Amputee Nation came through with creative Halloween costumes that had us howling. We showcased our favorites in Amplitude’s annual gallery of gaudy guises.
Voters With Disabilities Loom Large at the 2024 Ballot Box
Nearly one-third of American voters either have a disability or live in a household with a disabled person, according to a study released last week by Rutgers University. What implications might that have for the outcome of next months elections?
Daruma Finally Gets to the Red Carpet
How can a movie that stars an amputee and a paraplegic not be about disability? You can find out by watching Daruma,
Decision Aid Helps Amputees Choose Right Prosthesis
Choosing a prosthesis can be maddeningly complex. But a new decision-making aid lets patients and practitioners work together to set priorities and
Players to Watch at the US Amputee Soccer Cup
The second annual US Amputee Soccer Cup goes down this weekend in Cambridge MA. Here are a handful of the most interesting
Innovation in Motion: Advances in Limb Reconstruction
In the aftermath of an amputation, you’re faced with rebuilding a limb and your life. New advances in limb reconstruction offer more options than ever for building strength, agility and range of motion.
Innovation in Motion: Advances in Limb Reconstruction
In the aftermath of an amputation, you’re faced with rebuilding a limb and your life. New advances in limb reconstruction offer more options than ever for building strength, agility and range of motion.
