Amputees

Research is ongoing to develop a true bionic leg, which would replace the lower legs that have been amputated. The idea is to develop a prosthetic leg that would respond directly to signals sent by the person's nerves and muscles.

Phantom pain is a painful experience for a vast majority of amputees. In this article, we will look at ways of keeping leg amputee phantom pain to a minimum.

If you are concerned about an amputation surgery, here is what you need to know about the reasons why a prosthesis may not be used.

If you are looking for a cool gift idea for an amputee, consider this gift and use these tips to make the ideal purchase.

If you are caring for a transtibial amputee, here is what you need to know about possible stump complications.

If you are caring for an amputee who also has diabetes, here is what you need to know about the unique health risks faced by these individuals.

If you are the parent of a child amputee, here is what you need to know about the types of support your child will need.

If you are an amputee, here are some tips on issues to consider before you sign up for any amputee sports program.

This is a 2010 summer guide for amputee children.

Need to get a gift for an amputee? Not sure what they might need? This list might be able to help you.

All about amputation and how to deal with a loved one who has lost a limb.

You may not elevate your residual limb enough so heed my warning about what can happen if you don't.

Limb amputation rehab is an important aspect of recovery after amputation surgery.

Hip surgery in the amputee often leads to hip disarticulation which leads to long term mobility complications.

Ampu-Balm might not smell all that great but it works miracles for distressed, irritated or inflamed skin.

I don't want your pity, just a little common courtesy.

Is it true that God doesn't heal amputees because He doesn't exist?

Some of the joy of a daily life without a foot and leg.

Through the veil of anonymity, readers poke fun at tragedy.

The article discusses the first effect organized religion has had on society in past history and how it led to suicide and the effect organized religion has had on society.

A little of this, some of that and a whole lot more of the other!

A continuation of the fictitious story of Charles Bernard

A poem about love at first sight.

This is the story of a dear Christian woman who trusted God inspite of her material possessions. Her life depicted a life of faith and devotion to God. All that knew her knew she was a woman of faith.

Whether diabetics or accident victims, many people have to deal with the frightening fact that they have to have a limb amputated. Here is some advice to help people cope with the loss of limbs.

African Americans get very little credit for their inventions. African American women get even less. Bessie Blount invented things to help a physically impaired person lead a normal life.

This is a question that I have been struggling with for awhile. I think I finally have a grasp on what my answer is.