Learn more about the mobilization phase of your amputation recovery and what to expect during your first prosthetic fitting.

Learn more about preparing to meet your amputation rehabilitation team and how to get the most out of the time before your surgery.

Learn more about the amputation specialists who will take care of you during your stay in the hospital, and what their roles are all about.

Whatever your needs, our skilled Össur Custom Solutions team will quickly design and fabricate your lower limb socket, custom liner, or complete leg the way you want it, each and every time.

Learn more about the importance of psychological support and how to care for your mental health throughout your emotional recovery.

Learn practical tips for residual limb care and how to care for your new prosthetic equipment.

To help determine the ideal prosthetic components for each user, mobility levels have been developed through four classifications known as the "K Levels."

After rehabilitation, you will continue your journey towards independence. Here are some tips that may help you adjust in every facet of your life.

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The following training exercises are intended to help you recondition your muscles and adapt to walking with a prosthesis, so that ultimately, you may be able to master the correct walking technique.

Learn more about the different parts of a prosthetic leg and how they work together to help you enjoy greater mobility after an amputation.

Prior to amputation surgery, it recommended that the entire rehabilitation team meet to develop a collaborative plan for your care and rehabilitation. Having the surgeon, physical therapist and prosthetist working together can produce the best outcomes.

A routine lower-limb amputation can broadly be divided into three phases: the Wound Healing Phase, the Mobilization Phase and the Reintegration Phase.

Learn more about mobility levels and how your prosthetist will determine your personal k-level before selecting your prosthetic equipment.

A practical introduction to help prepare you for amputation surgery and to help you understand more about the people who will be in charge of your medical care.

Learn more about the specialists who may be in your amputee rehabilitation team, and what their roles are all about.

Learn more about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight with a prosthetic leg and tips to help you stay healthy.

Tips on how to take care of your residual limb after surgery with limb positioning

The process of fitting and manufacturing prosthetic limbs is both a science and an art.

 Rehabilitation is the first important step toward resuming an independent life.

Although several medical professionals have likely been involved in your path to recovery, it is vitally important for you actively participate in your rehabilitation.

Many new amputees prefer working through their adjustment with others in the limb loss and limb difference community.

Many people undergoing an amputation may feel overwhelmed or lost. It may feel as if your life has been turned upside down. But whatever type of amputation you experience, it is important to remember that it does not change who you are as a person.

You may find it helpful to learn about the different parts of your prosthetic leg, which may include any or all of the following components.

Your first steps with a prosthetic leg will be exciting and a moment to celebrate. We encourage you to bring a camera to capture the special moment!