Health & Research Blogs
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...
Limb Difference Research Community Launches
We are thrilled to announce the development of a groundbreaking initiative: the UK Limb Difference Research Community. This community aims to bring together amputees, individuals with limb differences, their supporters, industry professionals, and researchers in the...
VASCULAR SOCIETY CONFERENCE
We were thrilled to be invited to speak at @VASCULARSOCIETY CONFERENCE 2023 on the peer support study we ran with Mr Metcalfe and Physio team at Lister Hospital. It is a fantastic conference WELL DONE ALL INVOLVED #VSASM #VascularSocietyConference #Peersupport...
Legs 4 Africa
We absolutely love the AMAZING LEGS 4 AFRICA !! Their mission is to improve access to prosthetics in Africa. Across most of the world, prosthetic legs cannot be reused, so they end up in landfills along with our avocado stones and crunched up beer cans. "Imagine that,...
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