Residual Limb Skin Integrity: Breakdown Rates, Prevention Protocols, and KPIs (For Clinicians)

The skin on the residual limb works harder than most people realize. It carries weight, handles pressure, absorbs friction, and responds to constant changes in movement and temperature. For many patients, this skin becomes the first line of struggle when using a prosthetic limb. Even a small area of redness or irritation can grow into […]
Pain, Phantom Pain, and Opioid Days: Doctor-Led Strategies That Move the Needle

Pain after limb loss affects far more than the body. It touches sleep, mood, movement, and the patient’s sense of peace. Phantom pain adds another layer of confusion, because the pain feels real even though the limb is gone. Many patients do not know how to explain it, and many families do not know how […]
Return-to-Work & ADL Independence: Physician Frameworks and Time-to-Event Metrics

Returning to work and regaining independence in daily activities are two of the biggest milestones for people after limb loss. These goals shape how they see themselves, how they plan their future, and how they reconnect with the world around them. For physicians, supporting this journey requires clear frameworks, honest timelines, and a deep understanding […]
Microprocessor Knee Outcomes: Falls, Stumbles, and Real-World Risk Reduction (For MDs)

Microprocessor knees have changed the way people with above-knee amputations move through the world. These knees think, sense, and react with every step, helping users stay steady on slopes, stairs, crowded streets, and all the unpredictable places life brings. For many, the difference is not only in how they walk, but in how safe they […]