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TL;DR: doctor uses a method called hydrodissection on Ukrainian war amputees to alleviate post-amputation pain and phantom pain.

Apparently it's a simple and promising method that has potential for amputees the world over.

More about hydrodissection here:

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250219/Hydrodissection-may-offer-hope-for-post-amputation-pain-relief.aspx

Thing has found a new home!

OXO Good Grips POP containers

These non-slip mats can be used to hold things steady if you only have the use of one hand.

This lady for example uses one to open a pill bottle.
And here's a review from a guy with one arm.

Also, you can track the SEBCM bills here:

https://livingwithamplitude.com/prosthetic-cost-insurance-reform-for-amputees/

Tryspire offers this adaptive writing implement design for free (non-commercial CC license). You can print it yourself out of a flexible material like TPE or TPU.

I just found Zipped Brands, a company that modifies other brand shoes to add zippers to them. If you have difficulties putting shoes on or lacing them, they seem great! They're not cheap though.

Some advice for Valentine's day.

Today I learned that lower limb amputees are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. I had no idea.

It's not just due to lifestyle changes that often come with acquiring a disability, but also due to changes in blood flow patterns and modified circulatory demands that impact the entire body.

There are numerous studies on the subject if you look around. This very interesting one for example hints at increased risks for proximal and double amputations, as you would expect.

If you didn't know, I would suggest you talk to your doctor about it.