Condition

Limb Loss

The absence of part or all of an arm or leg, from amputation or from birth.

Also called: amputee, limb difference, missing limb

Who Can Help with Limb Loss?

Prosthetists
A professional who designs and fits artificial limbs and other prosthetic devices.
Physiatrists
A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, treating injuries and conditions that affect movement without surgery.
Rehabilitation Hospitals
A hospital where patients stay for intensive therapy after a stroke, injury, surgery or serious illness.
Rehabilitation Counselors
A counselor who helps people with disabilities live independently and find or keep work, including mobility and assistive technology training.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about limb loss and what is right for you.