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Support
Library
.pdf files are from America Amputee
Organization
Articles
Support
Publications
Book
Reviews
- Coping With Limb Loss by
Ellen Winchell, PhD Details
- One Step At a Time by
Lenor Madruga Details
- Challenged By Amputation
- Embracing a New Life, by
Carol S. Wallace, M.S., CRC. Details
Personal Information
Information
for Above Knee Amputees
From www.abovekneeamputee.com.
Helpful hints about residual limb swelling and shrinkage.
Not just for above knee amputees!
Publications
For Adults and Children
A compilation of amputee resources. This list is by no means
a complete list of all publications available to amputees
and their families.
The
Walk Back
One person's view of what happens and what to expect when
you lose a limb.
Medical Information
Amputation
Glossary of Terms
A list of terms used by physicians, prosthetists, and care
providers and what they mean.
Choosing
a Prosthetist
How
to Choose a Prosthetist
Two handouts prepared by the Mutual Amputee Aid Foundation
offering advice on how to choose a prosthetist, what
questions to ask, how to pay for prosthetics, and what to
expect in the way of service.
Phantom
Limb Pain
An article from The Amp written by Gustav Rubin, MD, FACS.
Gives a definition of phantom pain and talks about suggested
treatments.
Legal Information
Consumer
Bill of Rights
Written by the Amputee Coalition of America. Outlines the
rights and responsibilities of the amputee in the health
care arena.
Disability
Laws Guide
A booklet from the Civil Rights Division of the US
Department of Justice. Gives a brief overview of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability laws.
FAQ
about Personal Injury
Frequently asked questions about what to do if you are hurt
in an accident through no fault of your own.
What
Is Medicare?
Basic answers to questions frequently asked about Medicare,
Part A and Part B. Gives contacts for more information.
Your
Rights As An Individual With A Disability
Another publication from the US Department of Justice that
summarizes laws affecting individuals with disabilities.
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