Because of my work with amputees, I am always researching and reading about the latest and greatest developments.  Today, I ran across a blog by Peggy, who is both an amputee and a mom to a precious 3 year old little boy.  She hosts a blog titled Amputee Mommy in hopes or providing support to others in her situation.  She chronicles her experiences and ideas and shares her store.
Peggy has an incredibly unusual story that includes having to request that her foot be removed in front of a judge.  Her …

Family of Amputee Files Medical Negligence Lawsuit

An Ohio family has filed a lawsuit against doctors at two hospitals, claiming their son was not properly treated after his legs were amputated last year. According to the lawsuit, Steven “Blake” Haxton had both of his legs amputated after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria, but that the post-operative care fell “below medical standards” and the family was not “properly informed of a treatment plan.” The lawsuit is seeking at least $25,000 in …

The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is now accepting applications for the second annual Christina Skoski, M.D., Scholarship until March 15, 2010. The fund will once again award a one-time, $1,000 scholarship to a student with limb loss who has a special desire to learn and exhibits potential for success. The scholarship is only open to undergraduate students who will be entering or who are already attending a 4-year college.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be amputees and have a minimum high-school grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 and …

In my search for resources related to amputation I found some great articles regarding the different levels of amputation.  These articles are great for family members too.
Amputation Levels
“Know your options: An explanation to the Rotationplasty and Tibia Turn-up Procedures.” Kevin Carroll. inMotion. March/April 2005.
www.amputee-coalition.org/inmotion/mar_apr_05/rotationplasty.html

“Notes from the medical director (NFMD): Higher Challenges: The Hip Disarticulation and Transpelvic Amputation Levels.” Parts 1-3. Douglas G. Smith. inMotion. January/February 2005, March/April 2005, May/June 2005.
www.amputee-coalition.org/inmotion/jan_feb_05/higherchallenges.html

“NFMD: The Knee Disarticulation: It’s Better When It’s Better and It’s Not When It’s Not.” Douglas G. Smith. inMotion. …