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Illusory Sensation Has Real-World Benefits
The proprioception illusion was documented more than 50 years ago. But engineers have only recently started tapping this phenomen’s potential to improve prosthetic limb
Better Post-Amputation Outcomes Are a LEAP Away
When hospitals follow the Lower Extremity Amputation Protocol (LEAP), patient outcomes improve. Yet few hospitals have adopted LEAP since its introduction about five years
Five Amputee-Friendly Valentine’s Day Videos
With Cupid getting ready to fire off some arrows this weekend for Valentine’s Day, we rounded up a handful of short relationship videos by
New Numbers Clarify Osseointegration Outcomes
According to a new study based on nearly a thousand amputees who’ve undergone osseointegration, the long-range track record for this technology is pretty impressive.
Illusory Sensation Has Real-World Benefits
The proprioception illusion was documented more than 50 years ago. But engineers have only recently started tapping this phenomen’s potential to improve prosthetic limb design.
Better Post-Amputation Outcomes Are a LEAP Away
When hospitals follow the Lower Extremity Amputation Protocol (LEAP), patient outcomes improve. Yet few hospitals have adopted LEAP since its introduction about five years ago.
Five Amputee-Friendly Valentine’s Day Videos
With Cupid getting ready to fire off some arrows this weekend for Valentine’s Day, we rounded up a handful of short relationship videos by and about amputees.
New Numbers Clarify Osseointegration Outcomes
According to a new study based on nearly a thousand amputees who’ve undergone osseointegration, the long-range track record for this technology is pretty impressive.
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Simple Tests Can Predict Amputees’ Fall Risk
Most lower-limb amputees have taken a few tumbles over the years. But what if your prosthetist could evaluate your fall risk and suggest preventive measures before
Insurance Reform’s New Frontier: Wheelchairs
Wheelchair users face constant insurance denials and delays. But disability advocates in one state are trying to force insurers to broaden their coverage to support individuals’
ABLE Accounts Are Now Abler Than Ever
The age restriction on ABLE accounts rose dramatically on January 1, making hundreds of thousands of amputees newly eligible for this
Transformative Procedures to Reduce Nerve Pain
Leading experts with the Cedars-Sinai Limb Reconstruction Program are utilizing novel surgical techniques to reduce or
Simple Tests Can Predict Amputees’ Fall Risk
Most lower-limb amputees have taken a few tumbles over the years. But what if your prosthetist could evaluate your fall risk and suggest preventive measures before you ever hit the ground?
Insurance Reform’s New Frontier: Wheelchairs
Wheelchair users face constant insurance denials and delays. But disability advocates in one state are trying to force insurers to broaden their coverage to support individuals’ health.
ABLE Accounts Are Now Abler Than Ever
The age restriction on ABLE accounts rose dramatically on January 1, making hundreds of thousands of amputees newly eligible for this
ABLE Accounts Are Now Abler Than Ever
The age restriction on ABLE accounts rose dramatically on January 1, making hundreds of thousands of amputees newly eligible for this
Transformative Procedures to Reduce Nerve Pain
Leading experts with the Cedars-Sinai Limb Reconstruction Program are utilizing novel surgical techniques to reduce or even prevent nerve pain before it ever starts.
Transformative Procedures to Reduce Nerve Pain
Leading experts with the Cedars-Sinai Limb Reconstruction Program are utilizing novel surgical techniques to reduce or even prevent nerve pain before it ever starts.
