There is an abundance of medical research regarding the preoperative and postoperative physical rehabilitation of the amputee and a comparatively sparse amount on the psychosocial aspects of the healing process.

Let’s take a look at amputee peer support and why it is so important, why it should be part of the normal care process for new amputees.

The decision to salvage or amputate a severely necrotic, diabetic, painful or injured limb is one of the most difficult decisions an orthopaedic surgeon will face. Not to mention the patient.

The decision to salvage or amputate a severely necrotic, diabetic, painful or injured limb is one of the most difficult decisions an orthopaedic surgeon will face. Not to mention the patient.

Today we have a special guest on the show. So, if you like kids and elephants your in the right place for a great story. I personally was touched by this book. And I am looking forward to speaking with Aston Heath.

Aston was born in East Melbourne in 1972. From an early age he enjoyed travelling and picking up languages. He has spent most of his adult life in the Middle East working for a multinational company where he developed a deep desire to follow his passion leaving the corporate world behind. Now he spends his time between Australia, Middle East and Thailand. He gains inspiration from rescued elephants and writing books that help others to simply try again. His books, Mosha the Elephant Who Just Would Not Give Up (Elephants of Thailand Book 2) and Elephants of Thailand: The Smiling Elephant are great for amputees and those who have amputee loved ones.

Today we have a special guest on the show. So, if you like kids and elephants your in the right place for a great story. I personally was touched by this book. And I am looking forward to speaking with Aston Heath.

Aston was born in East Melbourne in 1972. From an early age he enjoyed travelling and picking up languages. He has spent most of his adult life in the Middle East working for a multinational company where he developed a deep desire to follow his passion leaving the corporate world behind. Now he spends his time between Australia, Middle East and Thailand. He gains inspiration from rescued elephants and writing books that help others to simply try again. His books, Mosha the Elephant Who Just Would Not Give Up (Elephants of Thailand Book 2) and Elephants of Thailand: The Smiling Elephant are great for amputees and those who have amputee loved ones.

The loss of a part of the body is one of the most invasive interventions in the body that one can experience. No matter if it is an arm or a leg to be amputated, it is never easy. But it may be a bit easier if one accepts help and advice. Let's talk about this...

The loss of a part of the body is one of the most invasive interventions in the body that one can experience. No matter if it is an arm or a leg to be amputated, it is never easy. But it may be a bit easier if one accepts help and advice. Let's talk about this...

I have decided to tackle discussing a sensitive issue which impacts everybody in the limb loss community — sex after an amputation. My goal is to be honest without being graphic. I am certainly no expert on the subject. But as a sexually active amputee male who is happily in a relationship, I can speak about my experiences as well as hopefully break the ice on a topic that most think about but very few will address the subject.

I have decided to tackle discussing a sensitive issue which impacts everybody in the limb loss community — sex after an amputation. My goal is to be honest without being graphic. I am certainly no expert on the subject. But as a sexually active amputee male who is happily in a relationship, I can speak about my experiences as well as hopefully break the ice on a topic that most think about but very few will address the subject.

Welcome back everyone to another episode of Amp Life Talk Radio.

Tonight, Season 2 Episode 22
What are the problems that set in after amputation?

Effect of amputation has proven to have serious psychological, social and economic impact in the lives of amputees, with people losing many physical functions and abilities that were once taken for granted. Amputation of an upper or lower limb engenders a multitude of physical and psychosocial challenges including alterations in body image and lifestyle, changes in self-concept, impairments in physical functioning, prosthesis use and pain.

Let's talk about this.