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Limb Difference Explained from Terminology to Identity

May 18, 2026May 17, 2026 by Marlene Centeno
Young adult woman with an upper-limb difference sitting thoughtfully at a cafe table holding a coffee mug

The first time you hear the words “limb difference,” they often arrive at a tender moment. Maybe a sonographer pauses during a routine scan and says them quietly. Maybe a nurse uses them at a bedside the morning after a trauma. Maybe you read them on a form, or hear another parent say them at … Read more

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Limb Loss Statistics: Global Amputation Data and Trends

Apr 23, 2026Mar 16, 2026 by Marlene Centeno
Person with a below-knee amputation sitting in a wheelchair with a bandaged residual limb after surgery.

Limb loss statistics show that about 65 million people worldwide live with amputations. Explore global amputation data, causes, and country-by-country trends.

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