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I lost my leg, please treat me properly

Not all medical professionals perform quite as required – therefore you should…

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A fighting spirit

After a horrific accident at his place of work, Clive Isaks had…

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The “upside-down” knee

  A breakthrough in knee prosthesis technology has proven to be very…

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Your greatest senior moment: a guide for older amputees

While much about growing old can be daunting and overwhelming, rehabilitation after…

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Rewire your nervous system

Phantom limb pain can be a frustrating challenge for amputees. Phantom motor…

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First-years: young and restless

Accommodating first-year students studying to become a prosthetist might be exciting, but…

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Should your prosthesis be anchored to the bone?

Traditionally a prosthesis is fitted onto the place of amputation with the…

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No “I” in team rehab

Rehabilitation is a team effort and prosthetic rehabilitation is no different. It…

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What’s good for the goose…

Society should certainly strive for equality, but no two patients are the…

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