Prosthetics

healthcare-rehabilitation

Xavier lost his legs primarily due to a severe injury or medical condition that required bilateral amputation. In most verified public accounts, this followed a traumatic event...

Health & Mobility

Buying a used prosthetic leg can lower costs and increase access to mobility devices, but it requires careful evaluation of condition, fit, and safety. This guide explains how t...

healthcare-rehabilitation

Losing part or all of an arm is a life-changing event that can result from trauma, illness, or congenital conditions. This guide explains the common causes of arm loss, what to...

health-wellness

People without arms, or individuals born with a congenital absence of one or both upper limbs, navigate the world using a mix of innate coordination, learned skills, and adaptiv...

healthcare

“The man with half a body” is an uncommon phrase that usually refers to a person who has survived the traumatic loss of a significant portion of their physical body, typical...

healthcare

A double hand amputee is an individual who has lost both hands at or above the wrist, due to trauma, illness, or congenital conditions. This status affects how movement, sensati...

healthcare-and-rehabilitation

A prosthetic left arm is a custom medical device designed to replace a missing left arm and support functional, cosmetic, and psychological needs. It is typically recommended af...

Trauma & Injury

Traumatic amputation, often referenced as TSS amputation, occurs when a limb or part of a limb is severed due to severe injury such as crush, blast, or agricultural and industri...