Lower-Limb Prosthetics Referral Pathway: Transtibial vs Transfemoral (For Doctors)

Doctors are often the first point of support for a person who has just lost a limb. In those early hours and days, your words, your guidance, and your choices can shape a patient’s entire journey toward recovery. When it comes to lower-limb loss, especially at the transtibial or transfemoral level, your referral pathway can […]
Upper-Limb Prosthetics Referral Guidelines: Myoelectric vs Body-Powered (For MDs)

Upper-limb amputees rely heavily on their doctors to guide them toward the right kind of prosthetic care. The referral you make, the timing you choose, and the information you share all shape how well the patient adapts to life after limb loss. But choosing between a myoelectric arm and a body-powered arm is not always […]
Oncology & Limb Salvage: When to Pivot to Prosthetic Referral—Clinical Protocol

In oncology and limb salvage care, doctors walk a very delicate line. Every decision carries emotional weight, medical risk, and long-term consequences for the patient’s quality of life. When limb salvage fails or becomes unsafe, the shift toward amputation and prosthetic planning must be handled with clarity, compassion, and precise timing. Yet in real clinical […]
Diabetic Foot Amputation Referral Pathway to Transtibial Prosthesis (For Doctors)

Diabetic foot amputations place doctors in a sensitive position. The patient is frightened, the limb is fragile, and the next steps must be taken with care and clarity. A smooth pathway from amputation to transtibial prosthetic use can protect the patient from complications, reduce delays, and improve long-term mobility. But in real clinical settings, this […]
Trauma Amputation to Prosthetics: ED/Ortho Referral Algorithm for Clinicians

When a trauma amputation happens, every minute matters. In the emergency department and orthopedic unit, clinicians must stabilize, protect, and guide the patient through the first steps of recovery. But what happens after the bleeding stops and the patient is safe? How do clinicians move from acute care to a pathway that leads the patient […]