Adaptive Amputees Blog
Practical prosthetic advice, adaptive fitness, insurance guidance, travel tips, and honest conversations about life as an amputee.
Types of Arm Amputation: Levels, Differences, and What They Mean
There are several different levels of upper-limb amputation, and understanding the terminology can make prosthetic and medical conversations a lot less confusing. Learn about each level, from finger and partial-hand amputations through forequarter amputation, and what the differences can mean.
Types of Leg Amputation: Below-Knee, Above-Knee & Other Levels Explained
What’s the difference between a below-knee and above-knee amputation? Learn about the different levels of leg amputation and how they can affect prosthetic design, mobility, and everyday life.
Amputation and Outcomes: Statistics on Activity, Lifespan, Gender, and Levels of Limb Loss
What actually impacts life after amputation? This breakdown of activity levels, lifespan trends, gender differences, and limb loss levels highlights what the data shows and how it applies to real-world mobility, health, and long-term outcomes.