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Amputee Coalition's Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month webinars
Started by Johsa Smith, Nat'l Coordinator in General Apr 1. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Today starts Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month!!!The Amputee Coalition’s new educational webinars and virtual events will kick off this month and will cover topics such as advocacy, peer support, the National Limb Loss Resource Center,…Continue
Dealing with summer heat
Started by JAMES L SHAW in General. Last reply by JAMES L SHAW Mar 28. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This will be my first summer with my above the knee amputation and wondering how you deal with the heat on the socket and ways to keep it comfortable for Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated Continue
Right leg below knee amputation
Started by Lisa in General. Last reply by Travis Mar 12. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hello.I am new here and my doctors are in the process of discussing a below the knee amputation of my right leg. I was wondering if I can receive any and all feedback from others who have had this done. I am 33 years old for reference.What was your…Continue
Rehab question
Started by Melissa Parmentier in General. Last reply by Mark silverman Feb 16. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I recently had a btk amputation on my right leg. We are in the process of getting my first prosthesis in a few weeks and they had recommended inpatient rehab for about a week after the leg is ready. They said to teach me how to use it. Is this…Continue
Liner trouble
Started by Darrell Gene Menapace in General. Last reply by Darrell Gene Menapace Dec 28, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Everyone,First of All, like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.I have some issues with my liners especially the left one. It seems like it wants to slide down and does rotate outward as well then really toe out. Do sweat but it not always a…Continue
Insurance Denial
Started by Gerald Rempe in General. Last reply by kathryn cartwright Dec 23, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Has anyone ever been denied by the insurance company for a new prosthesis?Continue
Study on lower extremity prosthetic preferences
Started by Johsa Smith, Nat'l Coordinator in General Dec 16, 2021. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Leslie Wilson is a UCSF faculty researcher working with Taavy Miller, Research Scientist at Hanger Clinic, along with Matthew Garibaldi, Director of the UCSF Orthotics & Prosthetics Department and Richard O’Donnell, Professor of Clinical…Continue
Please see the attached flyer on a study about the fear of falling
Started by Johsa Smith, Nat'l Coordinator in General Dec 16, 2021. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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