For four decades, the amputee coalition has been a trusted voice and advocate, supporting and empowering people who have limb loss and limb difference across the nation. Amputation means surgically removing a body part, like a limb You might need an amputation if your limb has a serious injury or disease that endangers the rest of your body It’s not an easy solution But with the support of a large team of healthcare professionals, you can recover and move forward Organizations such as the challenged athletes foundation have been developed to give amputees the opportunity to be involved in athletics and adaptive sports such as amputee soccer.
While amputations are understandably sometimes tough to think about, they can be life saving Keep reading to find out more about amputation types, risks, and recovery Amputation can be traumatic (due to an accident or injury) or surgical (due to any of multiple causes such as blood vessel disease, cancer, infection, excessive tissue damage, dysfunction, pain, etc.) A portion of the body could also be missing before birth, called congenital amputation. An amputee is a person who has undergone an amputation or limb loss Some amputations occur surgically, and others through trauma
Amputations can occur to arms, hands and fingers too In this blog post, we explore “what is an amputee?” Aaf was established in 1975 as a national information clearinghouse and referral center serving amputees, their families, and care providers. An amputee is an individual who has undergone the removal of a limb or part of a limb due to various reasons, such as trauma, disease, or congenital conditions. Connect, donate, and find support all in one place.
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