Amputation Resources
Aesthetic Concern Prosthetic Inc.
Most life-like prosthetics for hand, arm, leg, and foot.
Advanced Arm Dynamics, Inc.
Specializing in upper extremity prosthetic services, worldwide patient care, and consultation services.
Active Amp
The online connection for amputees with an active lifestyle.
Alatheia Prosthetic Rehabilitation Center
Alatheia is a company who produces lifelike artificial limbs,prosthetics,and prosthetic skin.
American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists
Global resource for orthotics and prosthetics information. Offers products & services, as well as articles and the latest news.
Amputee Center
http://www.amputee-center.com/
Product services, forums, links.
Amputee Coalition of America
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/
Amputee online resource service.
Amputee and Disability Resource Directory for Canadian Amputees
Amputee and Disability Resource Directory including Amputee Phantom Pain Support Group, Amp Humor, Stories, News and more for the active or new amputee.
Amputation Magazine
http://www.amputee-online.com/amputation/
Online magazine for amputees.
Amputee News http://amputeenews.com/default.aspx
Exhaustive collection of articles on a bare-bones site with news about amputees, for amputees and by amputees.
Amputee Support
Amputee support, humor, missing limbs, prosthetics.
British Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists [BAPO]
Bapo is the only U.K. body that represents Prosthetists and Orthotists. Distributes knowledge and information, runs educational courses and provides advice to members.
Canadian Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists [CAPO]
Canadian website provides communications and information for prosthetists, orthotists, clients and public. General information includes professional issues, education, certification and current events.
CripWorld
Information and marketing resource for the disability community.
Dianceht Prosthetics
http://www.manosydedos.com/index_home_english.html
Dianceht is a company that makes individual sculpting for high quality custom prostheses for amputee parts of the body such as fingers, hands, arms, earlobe, feet, legs, and noses. Majority of site is in Spanish only.
Disability Resources Organization
http://www.disabilityresources.org/
Listing of the best disability-related resources on the internet.
International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics [ISPO]
This site provides educational resources & schooling, published documents, related links and membership information.
Lifelike Prosthetics
http://www.lifelikeprosthetics.com/
L.A. based company that specializes in hip disarticulations and hemi-pelvectomies.
Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program
http://www.bphc.hrsa.gov/leap/
Comprehensive prevention program that can reduce lower extremity amputations in individuals with diabetes mellitus, Hansen's disease, or any condition that results in loss of protective sensation in the feet.
National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education [NCOPE]
NCOPE is the accreditation body for the Orthotic and Prosthetic profession. Includes lists of accredited schools, residency programs, standards and related links.
Ortho Europe
A leader in the design and manufacture of innovative prosthetic devices. Offers products, news and events, FAQ's and articles.
Ossur Prosthetics
Designs and markets innovative lower limb prosthetics. The founder is an amputee.
Surgery Encyclopedia's Amputation Information
http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/A-Ce/Amputation.html
A no-frills information page that lists, among other items, a definition, detailed graphic, diagnosis, questions to ask a doctor, as well as alternatives to amputation. Straight-forward and complete for those seeking immediate answers.
Traumatic Arm Amputation
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/pubs/pdfs/ic9459.pdf
Use of simulation exercises for safety training in the US Mining Industry.
United Amputee Services
http://www.oandp.com/resources/organizations/uasa/
Volunteer run, non-profit organization that provides support and education to amputees.
Virtual Naval Hospital
http://www.vnh.org/FirstAidAnatomy/Amputation.html
The Virtual Naval Hospital digital library was decommissioned by the US Navy after serving 9 million users, due to a lack of funding, yet it will continue to be a resource for the many content bases that have provided aid to those who seek information.
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
http://www.wheelessonline.com/
All types of amputation and abstracts from research studies including assessment, therapy, and recovery.
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