Osseointegration: Trials and Tradeoffs
Most amputees who are considering osseointegration surgery face the kinds of hard choices and complications that confronted Cindy Asch Martin ...
Colton Carlson Hates Shortcuts
Carlson atop Aconcagua in 2015 Barely two years after losing both legs to an IED in Afghanistan, Colton Carlson made ...
Caitlin Conner Rocks the Rex Factor
The surgical scar from Caitlin Conner's amputation reminded her of a row of monstrous teeth. She called the limb "Rex," ...
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UPDATE: For Patients Who Need Surgery, Prehab Pays
An inexpensive program to help surgery patients get physically and mentally ready for their upcoming operations may help reduce overall ...
Assistance for Acquiring a Prosthesis, Adaptive Sports Equipment, or Other Adaptive Device
“What resources are available to help me get a prosthesis, adaptive sports equipment, or other adaptive device if I don’t ...
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Osseointegration Tales: Munya Mahiya
If you were going to design an ideal candidate for osseointegration (or OI) surgery, they might look something like Munya ...
Amputee Coalition National Conference: Key Takeaways
Kudos to the Amputee Coalition for pulling off its first virtual National Conference with nary a glitch. The technology was ...
O&P Edge For the Win
For the sixth consecutive year, Amplitude's sister publication scores a TABBIE Award. Congratulations to our colleagues and friends at the ...
Amputee Podcasts: New and Improved for 2020
Podcasts come and go, but most don't last. These five new podcasts for amputees have a chance to endure ...
Worthy Causes: Ayúdame3D
Ayúdame3D is an international nonprofit that donates 3D-printed upper-limb prostheses to amputees who lack access to prosthetic care ...
Prosthetics and Perceptions
How do artfully designed and decorated prostheses affect an amputee's self-perception after limb loss? Here's what the data show ...
5 New Movies About Amputees
As you might have read in Amplitude's current issue, 2019 marked an all-time high for movies featuring lead characters who ...
Prosthesis Lost and Found: Believe It or Not
When your prosthesis sinks to the bottom of a lake, river, or ocean, it's unlikely you'll ever see it again ...