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Justin Dodge’s First Response: Getting Back to Work
SWAT team leader Justin Dodge lost his leg during one of his least perilous assignments: a security detail at a downtown parade. Here’s how he
Cell Therapy May Relieve Amputees’ Skin Problems
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have tested a cell therapy to toughen up residual-limb skin —and they’re seeking amputee volunteers to help them refine the
Amputee Senator Seeks to Boost Disabled Entrepreneurs
A new Senate bill has provisions to help amputees and people with other disabilities start their own businesses—just in time for Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Seen and Heard at ROMP’s Community Climb
When ROMP stages an amputee mountain expedition, they don’t mess around. Here’s who we met and what we saw last weekend at ROMP’s largest-ever community
Justin Dodge’s First Response: Getting Back to Work
SWAT team leader Justin Dodge lost his leg during one of his least perilous assignments: a security detail at a downtown parade. Here’s how he became the first Tier 1 Tactical Unit officer in the country to return to the field after losing a limb.
Cell Therapy May Relieve Amputees’ Skin Problems
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have tested a cell therapy to toughen up residual-limb skin —and they’re seeking amputee volunteers to help them refine the method.
Amputee Senator Seeks to Boost Disabled Entrepreneurs
A new Senate bill has provisions to help amputees and people with other disabilities start their own businesses—just in time for Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Seen and Heard at ROMP’s Community Climb
When ROMP stages an amputee mountain expedition, they don’t mess around. Here’s who we met and what we saw last weekend at ROMP’s largest-ever community climbing event.
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Amputee Models Celebrate 10 Years on Runway of Dreams
The Runway of Dreams’ annual Fashion Revolution lets people with disabilities showcase their flash and dazzle, and amputee models are always among the most beautiful people at
How “Unstoppable” Got to the Big Screen
“Unstoppable,” the story of amputee wrestling champ Anthony Robles, could be the first blockbuster amputee movie. Here’s the inside scoop on how Robles’ story made it to
The Latest Numbers on Osseointegration
It has been nearly four years since the FDA conditionally approved osseointegration surgery (OI) for amputees, but the procedure still hasn’t gained
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
Amputee Models Celebrate 10 Years on Runway of Dreams
The Runway of Dreams’ annual Fashion Revolution lets people with disabilities showcase their flash and dazzle, and amputee models are always among the most beautiful people at the party.
How “Unstoppable” Got to the Big Screen
“Unstoppable,” the story of amputee wrestling champ Anthony Robles, could be the first blockbuster amputee movie. Here’s the inside scoop on how Robles’ story made it to the big screen.
The Latest Numbers on Osseointegration
It has been nearly four years since the FDA conditionally approved osseointegration surgery (OI) for amputees, but the procedure still hasn’t gained
Does ChatGPT Discriminate Against Amputees?
Ever had the sense that ChatGPT just isn’t that into you? Two new studies suggest generative AI models overlook and underestimate amputees
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.