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Sandy’s Story: Outpatient Rehabilitation After Amputation

June 26, 2017

A four-wheeler accident pinned Sandy’s leg against a garage closet. Learn how she regained her independence after undergoing leg amputation.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: amputation, outpatient rehabilitation, rehabilitation
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Coping with Amputation, Emotionally and Physically

September 5, 2016

Whether it's a limb or a toe, dealing with amputation can be a difficult experience. Learn how to recover and regain confidence after your amputation.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: amputation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, prosthesis
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Timeline: Prosthetic Limbs Through the Years

March 8, 2015

Do you know the history of prosthetic limb replacements? Check out this timeline to learn more about the technology advancements.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: amputation, brain-computer interface, physical medicine and rehabilitation, prosthetic, prosthetics
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What Are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

November 20, 2014

Learn about diabetes, a common condition that affects the way your body turns glucose from the foods you eat into energy, and discover the different types.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: amputation, blindness, diabetes, endocrinology, family health, health & wellness, heart disease, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes
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Video: Lower Limb Amputation Rehabilitation

April 24, 2014

Amputations are often traumatic surgeries that require a lengthy recovery process. Learn more about UPMC's lower limb amputation rehabilitation program.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: amputation, Michael Munin MD, rehabilitation, trauma, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, video
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Rehabilitation After Amputation

April 13, 2014

There are several steps in the amputation rehabilitation process. Learn more about UPMC's rehabilitation process and other offerings for a strong recovery.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: amputation, Dr. Michael Munin, inpatient rehabilitation, rehabilitation, UPMC Rehabiliation Institute
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Video: Burn Awareness – Firework Burns

February 17, 2014

Watch this video about preventing injuries from fireworks and discover the best way to stay safe - leave the fireworks to professionals.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: amputation, firework, Jenny Ziembicki MD, sparkler, UPMC Mercy Burn Center, video