Action Prosthetics invites you to celebrate Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month from April 1-30, 2024! More than 5.6 million Americans are living with limb loss and limb difference, based on a recently published study: 5.6 Million++ Americans are Living with Limb Loss and Limb Difference: New Study Published – Amputee Coalition (amputee-coalition.org). Limb loss and limb difference affects people of all backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, genders, races, ages, and other demographics. During April, we want to demonstrate how our community thrives and how you can participate.
Today, we are highlighting our amazing patient, Ty Welker (pictured with our Prosthetist, Karl Burk). He has been a right above knee amputee since 1974. Ty was born with limb difference and had an amputation as a child to accommodate the best use of a prosthesis. When asked what advice he would give to a new amputee, he said:
“Don’t give up – it’s hard and it takes time but it’s worth it!”
We are so blessed to work with Ty and serve his limb loss needs!
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