This article is adapted in part with permission from Integrum. Integrum, the proprietor of the revolutionary OPRA Implant System, has been granted patent approval from the US Patent and Trade Organization. The OPRA™ Implant System is an innovative bone-anchored...
Hispanic Heritage Month: The Lucha (Fight) Continues for Health Equity in Hispanic/LatinX Patients
This article, authored by Omar A. Escontrías, DrPH, MPH, Vice President of Research, Education & Programs, is reprinted in full with permission from the National Health Council. September 15 marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanics/Latinx are one...
Mind Over Matter: Helping Amputees Regain Their Independence
UNLV-led research advances rehabilitation for those living with artificial limbs. This article, written by John Domol was originally published by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is reprinted with permission. There are more than two million people living with...
Get Counted: Limb Loss and Preservation Registry
Kenton Kaufman joined us at the 2022 National Conference to talk about the current national effort to create a Limb Loss and Preservation Registry. The need for this is starkly illustrated through the lack of available current data. If you weren’t aware, there is: No...
Key Revelation from the Largest Survey of People with Limb Loss and Limb Difference
The Amputee Coalition 2022 National Conference provided a wealth of information and resources for the limb loss and limb difference community. Information shared during the event will have lasting impact and emphasize areas of need and focus in the years ahead. Let’s...
Understanding the Complex Care Needs of People with Limb Loss and Limb Difference
Introduction Little is known about the more than 2.1 million people living with limb loss and limb difference (PwLL/LD) and their challenges accessing appropriate and quality care. This community experiences complex health needs, including the availability and quality...
Will charging be an issue for a disabled electric car owner?
Being able to get around is vital for any adult, as it gives a sense of independence. For those who live in cities, they may have the option of public transportation, but in rural areas, a car is essential. This can be especially true for people with disabilities, as...
Mayo Clinic Launches First National Collaborative Limb Loss and Preservation Registry
Mayo Clinic has received authorization from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program to begin operating the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry, a national collaborative warehouse for data on people who have lost limbs and may or may not have access to...
Researcher Conducts Study on Financial Instability and Limb Loss
Not all experiences are equal; even in the limb loss and limb difference community, the one thing that connects us all impacts us differently. For example, people with upper-limb loss may go through different life events and struggles than those with lower-limb loss;...
Amputee Coalition Research Article Published in Notable Orthopedics Journal
The research article, “Living Well After Amputation: Lessons in Peer Support, and Health Policy,” was published in the December 2021 issue of Techniques in Orthopedics, a peer-reviewed journal that provides information on the latest orthopedic procedures as they are...