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Welcome to the Amputee WEB Site
This page is designed to provide some basic introductory information on being an amputee
When You Become an Amputee
By reaching the Amputee WEB Site you have already made a very big step in getting in touch with other amputees and making life as an amputee a little more tolerable.
Just a few words of encouragement to get you off on the right path.
Your next step is to join the Amputee Listserv. Amputees from all over the computerised world are on this listserv. You will receive regular messages as a member, feel free to sit back and watch(and learn), you are always welcome to join in with your opinion.
SJU Amputee Mailing List
The St Johns University Amputee mailing list is the oldest mailing list of its kind on the net.
For more information on the Amputee Listserv
Canons of Ethical Conduct for Prosthetists
These are the guidleines to which you ABC Certified Prosthetist must abide by. If you feel he or she is violating any of these canons, you are entitled to report them to the American Board of Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics. (please note ABC only covers certified practiconers in the United States)
The Complaint Process
As an consumer you have your rights, find out where to send your written complaints
Preventative Medicine
Many of us lost our limbs through industrial accidents, some through the lack of knowledge regarding the operation of dangerous machinery. Here are some safety related links that will hopefully shed some light on safety issues in order to prevent others from following in our tracks.
Preparing for Surgery
Dr Glenn Edward Jeffries MD gives some pointers on how to deal effectively with anasthetics and surgery.
Buying your prosthesis
A guide to buying your prosthesis and developing a positive relationship with your prosthetist.
Unfamiliar with the language used?
The terminology used in dealing with prosthetic parts and amputation can be overwhelming.
Recent study on Sexual Activity in Adult Amputees
Devotees and Wannabees
One of many unknown entities in becoming an amputee is dealing with some of corners of society that see an amputation as something a little different than the average person.
And although many may agree that as a new amputee you already have too much to deal with, here's a little more for you to digest...
For more information on Acrotomophiles (devotees) - people who are sexually stimulated by amputations....
For more information on Apotemnophiles (wannabee): people who need to be amputees in order to achieve sexual satisfaction.
Check out the following articles and books on devotees and wannabees:
Online Harassment
Are you feeling pressured by devotees and other people online?
Check out our page on how to prevent and deal effectively with online harassment
X-Files
Find out why the hit tv series X-Files has an interest in amputees
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