Amputee Information
In this section you'll find a range of information for new amputees and those facing lower limb amputation.
Looking for products? Use the selection guide to find products to suit your needs (always discuss these with your prosthetist). And if you have any questions, you can put them to our experts.
Sharing your experience can often help other amputees, families and friends, as well as yourself. So feel free to explore this section and perhaps even add your own contribution to our Walk Tall pages!
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US Amputees: Now it's even easier to get the best of the best.
With the USA Ossur Academy network, our passion and commitment to deliver the best products and the best service has virtually become a national movement. The level of service can vary significantly among O&P facilities, so it is important to ensure the one you select will deliver the level of quality and cost-effectiveness you expect.
6 May 2008
Team Ossur member Jeff Skiba the first amputee in history to clear seven feet in the men's high jump
A banner week for ParalympiansMore
6 May 2008
See you in Leipzig, 21-24 May!
Ossur will soon be heading off for the world congress ORTHOPAEDIE + REHA-TECHNIK 2008 in Leipzig, Germany, eager to share its latest innovations with more than 15,000 expected visitors to Europe’s largest orthopaedic gathering.More
15 April 2008
Ten year old Brendan Driscoll nominated as “Child of the Year”!
Brendan was nominated and honored for his efforts on behalf of CAF and other young amputees.More
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