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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 Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: amputation, outpatient rehabilitation, rehabilitation

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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 Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: amputation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, prosthesis

    Learn how amputees can cope post procedure
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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 condition that affects the way your body turns glucose from the foods you eat into energy. Read More

    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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  • Videos

    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

    person with prostetic leg
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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

    person with prostetic leg
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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

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