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Personal Health Care Plans for Amputees: A Practical Guide
Losing a limb changes a lot—how you move, work, socialise, and manage your health day-to-day. A personal health care plan turns all of that into a clear, shared roadmap: what matters to you, what you’re aiming for, who’s on your team, and exactly how you’ll get...
Living Well After Amputation: A Practical Guide
Life after amputation isn’t a straight line. It’s a series of small, brave steps—some forward, some sideways—with plenty of learning along the way. This guide pulls together what most people ask us about: pain, mobility, stump care, prosthetics, mental health,...
Cleveland Clinic supports Steel Bones Amputee Community
@ClevelandClinicLondon offers a specialised rehabilitation programme for adults with limb amputations or congenital limb differences. What makes it stand out is the truly integrated care model: A multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, occupational...
Driving After Amputation: What You Need to Know
Losing a limb/limbs brings many changes to daily life—and one of the most common questions we hear at Steel Bones is: “Will I ever be able to drive again?” The short answer is: yes, many amputees do return to driving, and it can be a key part of rebuilding...
Glossary of Amputation Terms for Amputees
If you’re new to the amputee world, it can be daunting trying to keep up with all the ‘lingo’. Here’s some of the common words and abbreviations you might see or hear when you first have your amputation. AE: (above-the-elbow): A specific level of amputation—aka...
The Health professionals who support Amputees
Recovering from an amputation and adjusting to life after limb loss isn’t something anyone should face alone. Behind every successful journey is a team of dedicated health professionals who play vital roles in an amputee’s recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term...
Major Prosthetic Providers in the UK
OttobockA global leader in prosthetics and orthotic technologies, working with both NHS centres and private clinics across the UK ensun.io+1beastprosthetics.co.uk+1. BlatchfordDeveloper of high-performance lower-limb prosthetic systems, including advanced knees and...
Types of Prosthetic Limbs on the NHS for Amputees
Navigating life after limb loss can be overwhelming — and one of the biggest steps is understanding what prosthetic options are available to you. Whether you're newly amputated or looking to explore alternatives to your current limb, knowing what's offered through the...
Limb Care for Amputees
Losing a limb is a life-changing event that requires significant adjustments, both physically and emotionally. One of the most important aspects of life after an amputation is learning how to care for the residual limb and any prosthetic device you may use. Proper...
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