For prosthetists, therapists, and other members of the rehab team, limb loss presents a threshold to new possibilities-a first step toward functional mobility. For the individual struggling with the decision to sacrifice a body part, amputation is often a horror too alien to grasp. An elective amputation typically entails far more than the simple mechanics of an anatomical adjustment and consequential lifestyle change. Individuals confronting the decision to amputate also face issues of grieving the loss of the limb, dealing with social stigma, and the sometimes uncertain aspect of needing to connect with peers to get a realistic picture of what life with an amputation will be like.
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