The Upper Limb Library / Support

Coworkers of people who have had an amputation, either on the job or outside of work, may be worried about both their friend and themselves. Learn more.

When a friend has an amputation, you may be feeling a lot of emotions while you try your best to support them. Read about ways to provide care to them.

Witnessing the positive effects of peer support inspired us to create our Peer Support Network. Learn more about how you can participate in this program.

Here we write about organizations that are providing financial assistance and emotional support to those who need a prosthesis or have a limb difference.

In this article, we explore ways for parents, siblings and adult children to find support while their family member recovers and adjusts.

When one person of a couple loses a a limb, the recovery is going to be hard on both people. Learn why it will be a difficult journey for the partner.

When one person of a couple is in an accident that results in an amputation, it is important to understand that both people are affected.

Spoon Theory is a metaphor that can be used to discuss how much energy a person has each day. Learn more about how it applies to amputees.

Written by a psychologist and a lower limb amputee, here are five key factors to help you understand more about the psychological impact of limb loss.

Can’t stop, won’t stop. That is how our Justification, Authorization and Billing (JAB) Team is best described. Learn how we advocate for our patients.