Books and Media: Disability Specific Resources: Amputation/Limb Differences
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Amputee Identity Disorder: Information, Questions, Answers, and Recommendations About Self-Demand Amputation (Paperback)
by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (Foreword), Gregg M. Furth, Robert Smith. This book is available at Amazon.com at the link above.
A Single Step (Hardcover)
A book about Heather Mills McCartney and her travels and encounters with others who have lost a limb. Her limb was amputated in an accident in 1993 from a police motorcycle. She was a professional model but did not allow this to set her back. She tells of her first convoy of artificial limbs to amputees in Croatia, which she organized in 1994 and the foundation she created that brings life changing prostheses to men, women and children in war zones around the world. To date over 27,000 people have been helped. This book is available at Amazon.com at the link above.
Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles (Hardcover)
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; edited by Douglas G. Smith, John W. michael, and John H. Bowker, 3rd Edition, Rosemont, IL, 2004. This atlas is a comprehensive reference for surgeons, practioners, prosthetic and orthopaedic managers, therapists and anyone interested in finding out more about limb loss. There are many images and illustrations. This book is available at Amazon.com at the link above for over $200.
Being One-Legged Is an Interesting Experience (Paperback)
This book is by J. A Coffeen. This is a rather matter-of-fact account of the author's experience from the first discovery of cancer, through chemotherapy, radiation and amputation of one leg. He chose not to have a prosthesis, and uses a wheelchair at home and crutches when he goes out. He has an interesting perspective on phantom pain and a very positive outlook on his "interesting experience" of adapting to being one-legged. This book is available at Amazon.com at the link above.
The Child With a Limb Deficiency
edited by John A. Herring and John G. Birch, 1 ed. Rosemont, IL. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1998. Articles concerning limb deficency and amputation, rehabilitation and recreational activities.
Coping with Limb Loss (Paperback)
by Ellen Winchell. This book is available at Amazon.com at the link above.
Who is Amelia?: Caring for Children With Limb Deficiencies
by Hugh G. Watts and Mary Williams Clark, Rosemont, IL : American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeions, 1998. This book is for physicians caring for children with congenital limb differences and their families.
YOGA for AMPUTEES: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO FINDING WHOLENESS AFTER LIMB LOSS FOR YOGA STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS
by Marsha Therese Danzig. DISCOVER powerful yoga practices to build your balance, strength, confidence and body awareness. LEARN how to adapt your yoga to your individual level of limb loss. REDUCE pain and stress due to limb loss. IGNITE your life with inner and outer transformation. MOTIVATE your amputee clients to better health and well-being in your clinic or rehabilitation hospital.
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