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The first time I went to a prosthetic fitting, I was in third grade. I was born without my left hand and forearm, and honestly, I could get around just
Stepping Aside
Although I have had athletic habits at times in my life, I am not by nature an athlete. Before I lost my leg, I used to walk down from the
Peace Offerings
If you’re wearing a prosthetic limb today—whether it’s a microprocessor knee, a bionic hand, or a carbon fiber running blade—it’s using technology that was shaped in some fundamental way by
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
DIY Wheelchairs: What’s Rolled Is New
An estimated 6 million Americans use a wheelchair as their primary mode of mobility—about 2.3 percent of US
Amputee’s Mississippi Journey Inspires New Book
In May 2020, bilateral amputee Nate Denofre set out from Lake Itasca with a bold goal: paddle the
SEBCM’s All-Wheel Drive
Three years ago, you may recall, New Mexico became the first state to pass prosthetic insurance-reform legislation under
Numbers Show High Success Rate for OI
When osseointegration surgery achieved FDA approval five years ago, the lack of outcomes data created a lot of
Better Amputee Outcomes Are a LEAP Away
Recovery from lower-limb amputation begins the moment you wake up from surgery. Decisions made immediately after your operation
DIY Wheelchairs: What’s Rolled Is New
An estimated 6 million Americans use a wheelchair as their primary mode of mobility—about 2.3 percent of US adults. But
Amputee’s Mississippi Journey Inspires New Book
In May 2020, bilateral amputee Nate Denofre set out from Lake Itasca with a bold goal: paddle the entire 2,300-mile
SEBCM’s All-Wheel Drive
Three years ago, you may recall, New Mexico became the first state to pass prosthetic insurance-reform legislation under the So
Numbers Show High Success Rate for OI
When osseointegration surgery achieved FDA approval five years ago, the lack of outcomes data created a lot of uncertainty. <!--
Better Amputee Outcomes Are a LEAP Away
Recovery from lower-limb amputation begins the moment you wake up from surgery. Decisions made immediately after your operation can influence
