From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Dec 1 06:09:04 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Utah Bionic Leg: A Motorized Prosthetic [Video] Message-ID: <6388B580.15734.3717D81B@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Robo Hub: The Utah Bionic Leg is a motorized prosthetic for lower-limb amputees developed by University of Utah mechanical engineering associate professor Tommaso Lenzi and his students in the HGN Lab. Lenzi?s Utah Bionic Leg uses motors, processors, and advanced artificial intelligence that all work together to give amputees more power to walk, stand-up, sit-down, and ascend and descend stairs and ramps. The extra power from the prosthesis makes these activities easier and less stressful for amputees, who normally need to over-use their upper body and intact leg to compensate for the lack of assistance from their prescribed prosthetics. The Utah Bionic Leg will help people with amputations, particularly elderly individuals, to walk much longer and attain new levels of mobility.via Robo Hub: The rest of the story, with illustrations & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2jqdqr5z Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Dec 6 05:05:24 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Dog Hugo Looking for Another Home Message-ID: <638F3E14.3776.509D308B@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Hull Live: A 'wonderful' amputee dog named Hugo is once again looking for a new home. The friendly dog, who is missing a front leg, is not suited to kennels and requires a forever home if he is to really thrive. Hugo loves being outdoors and going out for rides in his custom buggy. As he can be a bit clumsy, Hugo would only be suited to a home with older children. Anyone interested in giving Hugo a new home are encouraged to get in touch with the Hull Animal Welfare Trust. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2e2f95cd Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Dec 1 17:11:10 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Watch Prosthetic Development in the Lab [Video] Message-ID: <638950AE.10948.39760189@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The O&P Edge: "The research group wants to incorporate what scientists know about how humans learn and control movement," said Wilsaan Joiner, PhD, a neuroscientist and professor in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior in the university?s College of Biological Sciences. The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2zjebrnm *Print subscriptions are free in the continental U.S. https://opedge.com/subscription/ For international subscriptions, please mail?subscription@opedge.com?for pricing. Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Dec 2 05:19:53 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputation Reconstruction Launches Osseointegration Program Message-ID: <6389FB79.22354.3C112418@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via NYU Lagone Health Center: NYU Langone?s Center for Amputation Reconstruction Launches Osseointegration Program with FDA-Approved Implant System. NYU Langone Health has completed its first set of surgeries using the only U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved implantable prosthetic for people with limb loss available in the greater New York City area. The procedure, known as osseointegration, seeks to improve quality of life for people with limb loss by enhancing the connection between limb and prosthesis. The two-step surgical procedure was performed by physicians at NYU Langone?s Center for Amputation Reconstruction in partnership with Integrum, which developed the Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (OPRA) Implant System. The OPRA Implant System is the first and only FDA-approved technology for bone-anchored prostheses in the United States. The rest of the story, with photo & illustration, here: https://tinyurl.com/2gshuddh Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Dec 3 15:50:18 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Vet Video Shows Her Drinking Beer From Prosthetic Leg Message-ID: <638BE0BA.14254.43789F61@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via ABC CH 7: More on Marine Corps Vet Annika Hutsler: "Life still happens after tragedy and you can still make the best of your life," said Annika Hutsler, whose video went viral. A video of a Marine Corps veteran drinking beer out of her prosthetic leg at last Monday's Los Angeles Lakers game has gone viral. Annika Hutsler said she was just having a good time. "I never thought that it was going to make this impact because I'm just trying to be happy and live my best life, and it's nice to see that other people can see that joy because life's hard and you've got to find the fun out of it," she said. Annika knows all about life's challenges. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2j26xroo Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Dec 2 07:03:07 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Osseo Helps Father Walk After Double Amputation Message-ID: <638A13AB.23943.3C6FA7F5@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Charlotte Business Journal: Tony Cordell, a 35-year-old Midland, North Carolina, resident and father of two young boys, lost both legs in a work-related accident in June 2021. The former landscape production manager remembers waking up in the intensive care unit (ICU), fearing he?d never be able to walk or play with his two young children again. "Being a bilateral amputee, the challenges are unreal," said Cordell. "You don?t know how much you use your legs until you don?t have them anymore. Things that were a normal part of your day - from playing with your kids to going to the restroom to going up and down the stairs -are now a challenge. It?s life changing." The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2pez5fwp with a link to: Learn more about osseointegration at Atrium Health?s Musculoskeletal Institute. Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Dec 2 09:08:44 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Using Virtual Reality to Relieve Phantom Limb Pain ]Video] Message-ID: <638A311C.18562.3CE2A759@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via NBC News: University Texas: Researchers at UTD are using VR and 3D technology to help relieve the phantom limb pains of veterans living with amputations. Local veterans living with an amputation are getting a chance to use virtual reality in a way they likely had never imagined. A clinical trial of a therapy to alleviate phantom limb pain is underway at The University of Texas at Dallas. The researchers? therapy, called Mixed Reality System for Managing Phantom Pain, is designed to help the brain resolve the signals. Phantom limb pain is believed to be caused by mixed signals to the brain after an amputation. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2kawc2xq Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sun Dec 4 15:11:28 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Researchers Using Virtual Reality to Help Amputees with Phantom Limb [Video] Message-ID: <638D2920.29936.487B6778@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The Dallas Morning News: The technology, called Mr. MAPP, helps people with limb loss retrain their brains by visualizing the missing body parts. Every morning and night for one month, Dean Peterson donned virtual reality goggles to help him fall asleep. Once a heavy sleeper, he hadn?t slept well since he had his lower left leg amputated in 2005. The carpenter and former Navy combat medic tossed and turned in bed, kept awake by pain where his lower leg was supposed to be. The sensation, known as phantom limb pain, was manageable with the distractions of the day, but the stillness of the night made it hard to ignore. Sometimes, the brain sends signals to a missing limb, causing sensations like itching or cramping, but there?s no way for the amputee to relieve that feeling. University of Texas at Dallas researchers designed the software to help people with limb loss trick their brains into thinking the missing limb is still there and can be moved without discomfort. The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2fwf5gkv Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Dec 5 16:00:08 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Film Follows Story of Amputee Golfer George Blackshaw [Video] Message-ID: <638E8608.4870.4DCE49F8@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Little Black Book: George became an amputee as a child, following an accident with a lawn mower. His story, motivation and talent is beyond inspiring which gave Harry the idea to create the film, as he explains, "It?s not just the way George has had to adapt his game physically that is eye-catching, it?s his attitude, his determination and his genuine passion to show others that they can do the same. George is one of those people that leaves you saying `wow?, a lot." The rest of the story, with photo & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2gekmae6 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Dec 6 04:58:46 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Medical Mystery: How a Tiny Bump Led to Amputation Message-ID: <638F3C86.32265.50971AED@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The Philadelphia Inquirer: A Philadelphia-area woman noticed a tiny bump on her foot that grew to be the size of a golf ball. What was it? And what would it mean for her future? The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2g2r4cgp Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Dec 6 13:30:14 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] I Cut Off My Arm Last Year Was The Best Decision I've Ever Made Message-ID: <638FB466.27121.526B5DCE@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Huffington Post: My arm isn?t "missing" and I didn?t "lose" it. It was strategically removed -- and I'm doing it again on Friday. "Best decision I ever made" was what I said when I ingeniously used a spatula to keep my shower curtain closed. I also say it every time I buy a slice of pizza. And I always say it whenever I choose the color pink. Now I look down at the short portion of my left arm that remains after I had most of it removed and say it too. That?s right: I had my left arm amputated several inches above the elbow nearly a year ago today and it was the best decision I?ve ever made. I spent six years living with an arm that had zero motor function from the elbow to the fingertips after I was injured in a Vespa accident. Picture one of those inflatable T. rex costumes: The person wearing it knows the tail is there, but they keep knocking drinks over and tripping people nonetheless. When you?re aware of something but have absolutely no control over what it does, it?s time to Marie Kondo it. I had no guarantee life would be better as an amputee than it was with a paralyzed arm, but knew it was time to part with my arm as it sparked no joy. A terribly bright young woman [ed.] The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2kgf29eq Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Dec 9 05:25:02 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?World=E2=80=99s_First_Para-astronaut?= Message-ID: <6393372E.9885.60222CC5@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Daily Echo UK: The company which produces the prosthesis for the world?s first para-astronaut has called for him to continue to 'push boundaries'. It was announced on Wednesday November 23?that John McFall will take part in a?ground-breaking new para-astronaut feasibility study at the European Space Agency. Managing director and prosthetist at the Ringwood-based Dorset Orthopaedic clinic, Matt Hughes, said "John epitomises what amputees can do if they?ve got the right kit and the right attitude." The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2mgdwljb Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Dec 9 05:30:37 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Man Fitted With Bionic Arm After Shooting Accident Message-ID: <6393387D.28852.602745B4@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Runcom & WiIldnes World UK: An amputee's dream of having two hands has come true when he was fitted with a bionic arm - 35 years after he lost his right arm when he accidently shot himself. Ryan Backos, now 38, blasted himself in his chest and arm with a gun when he was just three years old at his childhood home in Johannesburg, South Africa. He spent two and a half months in hospital and had numerous operations to try to save his right arm - but eventually he had to have it amputated. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2dt7wue9 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Dec 10 10:01:12 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Adaptive Sports Equipment to Foster Paralympic Dreams Message-ID: <6394C968.13387.66454A76@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Summit Daily: When Keith Gabel had part of his left leg amputated following an industrial accident in 2005, he never dreamed that he would find a career as a competitive snowboarder. But, Gabel - a three-time Paralympian and two-time Paralympic medalist - did just that. Now, he?s doing something he says is more meaningful than any medal he could ever earn: giving back. At the 35th annual Hartford Ski Spectacular hosted at Breckenridge Ski Resort this week, Gabel, a brand ambassador for The Hartford, the event?s title sponsor, helped surprise 13 athletes with disabilities by gifting them their own adaptive sports equipment.? The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2f5ettax Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Dec 10 14:26:40 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Woman Hopes New Golden Prosthesis Will Help Others [Video] Message-ID: <639507A0.8282.673855D2@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC): Kerry Benjoe says she has come a long way from hating her prosthesis, to embracing it. A Regina woman is finding peace in her new 'golden' prosthesis leg after struggling to come?to terms with her disability. Kerry Benjoe, a freelance writer, had her leg amputated in 2018 due to extreme pain which was caused by a broken foot that didn't heal properly. She lost her foot to amputation, but found her voice to speak about domestic violence Happy 'Ampuversary': One year after losing my leg, I have control over my life again "Once you get the amputation the residual limb is rather large, it's like the size of your normal leg." Benjoe said. "It was really depressing and I hated my prosthetic." The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2fq48nce Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sun Dec 11 06:11:47 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Father Participates In Kids' Athletics With Affordable Prosthesis [Video] Message-ID: <6395E523.13767.6A999C51@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via You Tube: Saturday was the first time Nickolas Bacon from Akron, Colorado, has ever been able to play football with his teenage son RyLee. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2lx7bx4r Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Dec 12 05:43:18 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Surfer Becomes Wales' First World Champion [Video] Message-ID: <63972FF6.3448.6FA5DD56@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via iTV: An amputee surfer from Gwynedd has made history by becoming Wales' first surfing world champion. Llywelyn 'Sponge' Williams earned a gold medal for Wales at the 2022 ISA Para Surfing World Championships in California on Sunday. Llywelyn is regarded as one of the best adaptive surfers in the world, but had narrowly missed out on a world championship in previous years. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2pmgcjx8 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Dec 12 10:12:25 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Nico Basaez Plays Tennis With Both Arms Amputated [Videos] Message-ID: <63976F09.23627.709C4172@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Tennis Tonic: We are used to admiring tennis champions competing and winning important tournaments. An incredible video is going viral on social media of a tennis player competing with both arms amputated. His name is Nico Basaez is from Chile. In this video, the tennis fans can see him competing ferociously when opposed to Yusuke Hatano, a Japanese who has his left leg amputated. The rest of the story, with videos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2rxp6rxh Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Dec 13 14:43:41 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Airports Under Fire For Treatment of Disabled People [Video] Message-ID: <6399001D.4247.76BAE8EC@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via iTV X: Tony Hudgell, who has had both legs amputated, was forced to wait hours for his wheelchair to be returned at Gatwick Airport, after travelling. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2nkqr9k9 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Dec 14 05:14:38 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Marine Becomes an Elite Athlete After Losing Her Leg [Video] Message-ID: <6399CC3E.32121.79D848CA@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Marco Eagle: more on Cpl Annika Hutsler: Retired U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Annika Hutsler never stopped fighting. After electing to amputate her foot, she became an inspiring elite athlete. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2qyuz6kh Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Dec 15 17:30:15 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Golfer Overcomes Amputation to Compete at College Level Message-ID: <639BCA27.19000.81A01648@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Wyandotte Daily: KCKCC men?s golfer Parker Vancampen never had the idea that he would play golf. His interest always started with sports like football, basketball and baseball. But an unexpected turn in his life occurred early on, which would propel his start in playing the sport that got him to KCKCC. When he was an infant doctors found that he had developed a bone tumor that eventually turned worse. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2n953sjv Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Dec 16 06:16:05 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Candice Wyatt Considering Foot Amputation After Diagnosis [Video] Message-ID: <639C7DA5.8336.2348DB2@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The Advertiser: Channel 10?s Candice Wyatt has shared that she has considered amputating her foot and is "struggling to see a future" after being diagnosed with two ailments. The journalist says she?s been brought to tears, having been diagnosed with Sesamoiditis, alongside doctors finding a third Sesamoid bone. "Almost four weeks ago, something in the ball of my left foot snapped while I was walking barefoot on floorboards," she revealed on Instagram. The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2zad7oyd Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Dec 17 03:58:47 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Center and Therapy Dog Keating Help Community [Video] Message-ID: <639DAEF7.15938.6DD2C7C@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via WTAP NBC News: Rob Miser lost his leg two years ago. Miser and others in his position say resources and community are some of the first things they look for. Miser explained the confusion some might face after an amputation. "There?s lots of questions that you have that you don?t realize you?re going to have and people who don?t have an amputation just don?t know so it?s great for that. To be able to come and ask them questions and not feel self-conscious about it and to learn how to get along in the world. That?s what the best thing is." The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2ehczms7 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Dec 17 10:42:22 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Limbs for Liberty treats First Ukrainian Amputee in Colorado Message-ID: <639E0D8E.31807.84EA989@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Vail Daily: Earlier this year, Vail Valley residents Kelli Rohrig, Tyler Schmidt and a group of supporters launched Limbs for Liberty, a nonprofit that matches prosthetic doctors with Ukrainians who have lost limbs as a result of the war. On Sunday, the nonprofit is bringing its first Ukrainian amputee to Colorado.? Though Limbs for Liberty has matched several other Ukrainian amputees with doctors in Minnesota and Florida, 23-year-old Andrey Chersak will be the first to receive a prosthetic by a Colorado doctor, through Hanger Clinic in Boulder. Limbs for Liberty has raised $15,000 to fund Chersak?s flight, food and other expenses.? The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2qo6roay Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Dec 19 15:24:05 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Orthopedic Prosthetics Market to Grow by 4.52% Message-ID: <63A0F295.19946.139D3A63@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Cision PR Newswire: Global orthopedic prosthetics market?- Market dynamics Major Drivers: Growing number of trauma, accident cases, and birth defects. Availability of technically advanced orthopedic prosthetics. Growing number of amputation surgeries and the focus on restoring mobility and independence among amputees. The rest of the story here: https://tinyurl.com/2qaaxb8l Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Dec 19 05:23:05 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?Ukraine=E2=80=99s_Combat_Amputees_Face_a_Hard_R?= =?utf-8?q?oad_Home?= Message-ID: <63A065B9.12492.1176FC34@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Stars & Stripes: The ground was a thicket of Russian land mines. Lethal. Too many to avoid. Oleksandr Fedun, a soldier in the Ukrainian army, remembers driving through the field and then a roar of fire, shrapnel and light. He leaped from the wreckage of his self-propelled howitzer. What was left of his legs snapped and splintered when he hit the earth, alive - miraculously - and with enough presence of mind to slip on two tourniquets. The field hospital, though, was hours away. The rest of the story, with photos & audio, here: https://tinyurl.com/2on3osnp Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Dec 19 15:42:39 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?Doctors_Amputate_Texas_Woman=E2=80=99s_Hands=2C?= =?utf-8?q?_Feet_After_She_Gives_Birth?= Message-ID: <63A0F6EF.24870.13AE386C@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via MSN: A Texas woman had to have her hands and feet amputated after developing a life-threatening bacterial infection just days after giving birth via C-section. Krystina Pacheco and her husband?Jacob welcomed a baby girl on Oct. 24. But just one day after being released from the hospital, Krystina was airlifted back after feeling very ill. "They ended up air flighting us back to San Antonio," Jacob told KSAT news. "She was on life support and going through organ failure." The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2go8sajd Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Dec 20 18:05:56 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:45 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] US Army Veteran Gets Gift of Lifetime: Paid-off Mortgage [Video] Message-ID: <63A26A04.25530.1957B823@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via WYFF NBC News: An Upstate U.S. Army veteran and his family got a Christmas gift to remember this season after their mortgage was paid off by a group that honors first responders and military heroes. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the mortgage and renovated the Jonesville home of double-leg amputee Cpl. Kevin Brewington, in Union County. The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2gv6gfzg Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Dec 21 04:47:20 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Prosthetic Patients to Receive Care From 5,000 Miles Away Message-ID: <63A30058.31714.1BA2E6BE@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Global New Wire: US Clinicians extend delivery of care by monitoring prosthetic function via the OneStep app on soldiers? phones when they are back on the front lines in the Ukraine. - Protez Foundation, the non-profit helping Ukrainian children, soldiers and civilians who have lost their limbs during the war to get free quality prosthetics in the US, today announced they have partnered with OneStep, an innovative platform for digital physical therapy using pioneering science that turns any smartphone into a clinical-grade motion analysis lab, to provide remote care for their patients. Protez Foundation is committed to helping rehabilitate and promote the opportunity for a normal life to Ukrainian soldiers, civilians and children, who have suffered limb loss during the war - its goal is to raise money to support prosthetic treatment and rehabilitation. The average cost of treating one patient is $15,000, and the average time spent in the US for each patient is 3-4 weeks. Before the end of the year, Protez Foundation will have helped over 30 Ukrainians in need of a prosthetic. The rest of the story here: https://tinyurl.com/2ku2dpk8 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Dec 21 05:04:39 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] What Happened To Deion Sanders Leg? Message-ID: <63A30467.27665.1BB2C240@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Fresher's Live: What Happened To Deion Sanders' Leg? Deion Sanders, the head coach at Jackson State, underwent surgery after developing three femoral arterial blood clots. As a result, he had to have his left leg big and his second toes amputated. This article will share information on What Happened To Deion Sanders' Leg. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2f9sp3rb Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Dec 22 06:44:39 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Going Out on a Bionic Limb [Video] Message-ID: <63A46D57.31158.2134A160@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via You Tube: Many people associate prosthetic limbs with nude-colored imitations of human limbs. Something built to blend into a society where people have all of their limbs while serving functional use cases. On the other end of the spectrum are the highly optimized prosthetics used by Athletes, built for speed, low weight, and appearing nothing like a human limb. As a child under 12 years old, neither of these categories of prosthetics particularly speaks to you. Open Bionics, founded by Joel Gibbard and Samantha Payne was started to create a third category of prosthetics. One that targets the fun, imaginative side of children, while still providing the daily functional requirements. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2r36rg25 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Dec 22 14:31:28 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Paralympian Stef Reid Wants to be First 'bionic' Gladiators Star Message-ID: <63A4DAC0.6544.22E00472@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Yahoo News: Paralympian Stef Reid wants to be first "bionic" `Gladiators? star. The long jump world champion has applied to take part in the BBC reboot of the 90s Saturday night classic in an attempt to compete under the alias of Blade - a reference to her prosthetic running leg - to fulfil a childhood dream. The 38-year-old star told The Sun newspaper?s TV Biz column: "I had three ambitions growing up - winning an Olympic medal, starring in a movie and, lastly, being a Gladiator, which is the only one I?ve yet to achieve. "I was a huge fan of the show as it was one of the rare occasions you could see both male and female athletes competing on the same stage. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2e6qyfyn Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Dec 23 12:03:46 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Athletes Inducted Into 2022 Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame Message-ID: <63A609A2.16537.9E25B7@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The O&P Edge: Amy Purdy was the inductee on the winter competition side. A lifelong snowboarder, Purdy lost her legs below the knees to bacterial meningitis when she was 19. Snowboarding was added to the 2014 Paralympic Games, where Purdy won the inaugural bronze medal. She was also the first Paralympian to compete on the TV show "Dancing With the Stars." The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2phj7b9u with links to: Jim Martinson Inducted Into Ski Hall of Fame Blake Leeper Inducted into BGCA Alumni Hall of Fame Eight Athletes Join ADN Hall of Fame Paralympic Hall of Fame Calls for Nominations Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Dec 26 09:22:58 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] 80-year-old Learns How to Walk After Leg Amputation [Video[] Message-ID: <63A9D872.11121.AAE8D69@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Upworthy: 80-year-old man learns how to walk again after leg amputation so he could dance with his Wife. Angel Alpaca, who is 80 years old, believes in angels. The Peruvian native has been married to his angel, Raquel, for 43 years -- and he praises the "angels" at Cleveland Clinic for helping him walk again, and more significantly, dance again. Angel has been dancing since he was a child, and even after his lower leg was amputated owing to diabetes and infection issues, Angel knew he would dance again. "We have to learn how to live life," remarked Angel. "Life shows you adversity, you have to live it and be brave, have the spirit of a fighter, and be able to win." The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2eaoybj7 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Dec 27 04:33:49 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Marine Vet & Amputee Retains Sense OF Humor (Video) Message-ID: <63AAE62D.12751.ECC24C5@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Yahoo News: More on Annika Hutsler: Three years ago Annika Hutsler lost her right leg but not her spirit or sense of humor. That was evident when she went viral for drinking a beer out of her prosthetic leg at a Lakers game. The 26-year-old USMC veteran uses her platform to encourage other amputees. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2qcawlmr Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Dec 29 05:46:41 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Not A Leg To Stand On (short story) Message-ID: <63AD9A41.16411.195B85B6@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via City Journal: Amos Wilson was not a happy man. What had his parents-actually, his father-been thinking of when they, or he, gave him such a name? He had been mocked for it as a child and had never recovered from the mockery. The child, after all, is father to the man. There was another serious reason for his unhappiness, however. Now aged forty, he had never known what every man desires, sexual fulfilment. For some reason which he could not fathom himself, there was no satisfaction for him in any sexual activity unless he imagined himself to be an amputee. He knew that this was, by the standards of others, strange, bizarre: but which of us can account for his desires, how and why they arise? The rest of the story here: https://tinyurl.com/2hho3try Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Dec 28 20:23:49 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Mother Recovers From Amputation By Training For Triathlon Message-ID: <63AD1655.11551.1758304C@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Breaking News: A mother-of-five from Co Armagh who had her leg amputated and underwent a double mastectomy is celebrating her remarkable recovery by training for a triathlon. Rosie Tennyson (41), from Forkhill, said she is determined to prove nothing is impossible, as she undertakes the gruelling regime to complete the fitness challenge. Her health issues started in her early 30s when she suffered an arterial?venous malformation (AVM) in her toe??- an?abnormal connection between arteries and veins. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2qhklcyl Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Dec 29 10:35:53 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Marine Corps Veteran Amputee Ready for Winter Sports Message-ID: <63ADDE09.8520.1A644B15@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> Via VA News: Marine Veteran: "Do the one thing you think you can?t." Sometimes, winter sports are as much a celebration as a competition. Just ask Marine Corps Veteran Ryan Garza. A fourth tour in Afghanistan in 2011 would change his life forever when an IED blast rocked the seven-ton truck the then-25-year-old Marine was riding in, badly injuring his leg. He spent more than a year at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, receiving treatment for his shattered leg and traumatic brain injury. As the years went by, Garza?s medical team worked to save the limb. But by 2015, Garza and his doctors knew he would be better off without it. He made the agonizing decision to amputate and even selected the date of surgery... Friday the 13th. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2zvzpngj Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Dec 29 14:25:05 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?Meet_Scotland=E2=80=99s_First_Quad_Amputee_Surf?= =?utf-8?q?er_Jade_=5BVideo=5D?= Message-ID: <63AE13C1.9249.1B3620DB@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The Press & Journal: Scotland?s first ever quadruple amputee surfer has spoken of her "surreal" experience at the World Para Surfing Championship in America. Jade Edward reached the semi-finals of a worldwide contest in Pismo Beach, California earlier this month. The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2qqgllhn Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Dec 30 17:56:52 2022 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Prosthetist Builds Limbs for Ukrainian Message-ID: <63AF96E4.26181.211E58E8@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Park Rapids Enterprise: A small, newly formed Twin Cities prosthetic manufacturer - with ties to Park Rapids - works closely with a nonprofit organization to fit Ukrainian soldiers and civilians with free devices. Wade Hallstrom grew up in Saint Hilaire, Minn., near Thief River Falls, but he and wife Heidi have lived in the Twin Cities for "a long time." The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2kpb784b Wayne R.