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Life has a way of shifting beneath our feet when we least expect it. For many, an upper limb amputation isn't just a medical event; it is the beginning of an entirely new chapter of existence.

Typing is something most people rarely think twice about, yet it is one of the most precise actions we perform every day. Each key press requires coordination between the brain, fingers, and subtle control of pressure and movement. That is why the...

The journey into motherhood is often described as a marathon, but for those of us navigating pregnancy with a limb amputation, it can feel like a marathon run on shifting sands. Pregnancy with limb loss is a transformative journey, marked by...

Imagine for a second that your hand isn’t just a part of your body, but a sophisticated piece of wearable technology that responds to your very thoughts.

The moment your eyes open, the sensation is there, a sharp tingle, a phantom itch, or a dull ache where your hand or arm used to be. It’s a frustrating, often invisible battle that many of us in the limb-loss community face every single day.

A fitting appointment can feel like the finish line. There is a new device, new possibilities, and a sense that the hard work is done. For clinicians, patients, and families alike, it is a meaningful moment that often carries a lot of expectation.

A paper cut is supposed to be annoying, not life-changing. With diabetes, however, small skin injuries on the hand can take a head start, especially when sensation is reduced, and healing occurs more slowly than expected. 

Amputation is a word that tends to stop conversations mid-sentence. Even if it’s not happening to us, it brings up fear, questions, and a lot of “how does it get that far?” The truth is, amputations usually don’t come out of nowhere; they follow...

A bionic hand can feel like a big leap, and that’s exactly why we don’t want to wing it. Most disappointment comes from choosing on features alone, then realizing the everyday stuff, comfort, training, and routines didn’t get enough attention.