Beyond the Amputation – A Psychological Journey As a kid, I´d see an amputee and automatically envision the worst about them. What tremendous, physical pain that person must have endured. Never did I think about anything other than how excruciating the experience must have been. They must have suffered terribly. But the long-term psychological effects of an amputation never occurred to me. They do now. By J.L. DeMine

The Great Arms Debate The great electric vs. manual arms debate is one that divides many ardent upper extremity amputees into one of two camps. By Active Living Magazine

Craft vs. Computer The Great Socket Debate It´s a case of craft versus computer in considering the manufacturing of modern prosthetic sockets. Some prosthetists swear by CAD (computer aided design) technology to produce the perfect fit – others maintain that only the touch of an artisan can create the comfort and support that amputees need. By Liz Fleming

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