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Bespoke Bodies: The Art and Science of Prosthetic Limbs
Many of today’s prosthetic design concepts have their roots in World War I. A major museum exhibition opening in June 2023 connects the dots ...

Return Ascender: Kirstie Ennis Has Everest Back in Her Sights
Kirstie Ennis hopes to become the first American woman amputee to complete the Seven Summits. This month on Everest, she aims to complete her mission ...

Amputees Are Taking the Plunge into Water Sports
Water sports have relatively low barriers to entry for amputees, and they’re rejuvenating for mind, body, and spirit. Here's how you can get involved ...

Power to the People: Amputee Advocates Win Big in 2023
In half a dozen states this year, amputees, prosthetists, and other citizens are pushing legislators toward better, broader prosthetic insurance coverage ...

Opting for Osseointegration
Now that the FDA has granted approval for some forms of this new procedure, the number of American amputees who opt for osseointegration is sure to rise ...

Consumer-Direct Prosthetics Give Amputees a New Choice
Upstart prosthetic firms are disrupting the industry by providing affordable devices that are available to more amputees. But are they moving too quickly? ...

Travel Photos Change Perceptions of Limb Loss
In the All-Inclusive Photo Project, world-class photographers give greater media visibility to amputees and people from other underrepresented communities ...

Claims Crusader: Amputee Lawyer Conal Doyle
Amputee lawyer Conal Doyle's legal victories have compelled major insurers to rewrite their policies, revise their evaluation practices, and beef up their medical review teams ...