Living with Amputation

Living with limb loss can be a big adjustment, but it does not have to mean there are limits on what you can do. People all over the world live full, meaningful lives with the help of prosthetic devices. Each person moves forward in their own way, at their own speed and toward their own goals.

At Össur, we develop and provide prosthetic technologies designed to support people living with limb loss or limb difference in moving through life with greater confidence and independence. Alongside our prosthetic solutions, we aim to make helpful information, practical resources and shared experiences more accessible to you and those supporting you.

This guide has been created to help you better understand what may come next after an amputation. Inside, you’ll find practical information about recovery, prosthetic options and components, and aspects of everyday life that may become more familiar as you adjust. Learning to use a prosthesis takes time, and everyone’s experience is different.

There is no set schedule, no “right” pace and no single path to follow. Your prosthetist and healthcare team will play an important role in guiding your individual rehabilitation and prosthetic care. Confidence often develops gradually — through small wins, new experiences and moments that begin to feel easier.

The right prosthetic solution, together with appropriate clinical care and support, can help create new possibilities for how you move and live. You’ll also hear from people living with limb loss who share their own experiences, perspectives and practical learnings.

Through our technology, educational resources and ambassador community, Össur aims to provide useful information and encouragement as you navigate life with prosthetics.ch person moves forward in their own way, at their own speed and toward their own goals.

We encourage you to inform yourself, since being informed will help you take responsibility for your own well-being and ensure that you make the right choices and decisions on your path to healing. The good news is that artificial limbs have come a long way in recent years.