The Upper Limb Library / Amputee Tips

If you have a prosthetic device and are just getting started on your holiday to-do list, we have some helpful tips for you.

By taking care of your device with the few simple steps in this article, your prosthesis will work better and last longer.

Pain is a common experience after an upper limb amputation, but there are some initial steps you can take to help you manage and decrease your pain.

Most people, including bilateral amputees, will eventually get back to the freedom of driving, though they may have to go through some hoops to get there.

We’ve uncovered a variety of creative hacks and shortcuts that could make your life—or at least, your day—a little easier.

Depending on your level of amputation, commercially available products might be able to help you modify your bathroom so it will work for you.

If you’re a prosthesis user and you’re flying somewhere, you’ll need to do things a little differently when you go through airport security screening.

Dealing with the sweat that can build up inside your prosthetic device is not fun. But there can be ways to combat the issue.

For this kitchen tips for amputees article, we focus on tools you can use to make cutting and chopping both possible and easier.

There are a few ways you can prepare to make a request to your insurance company to cover the majority of the cost of your prosthetic care.