Statistics and Realities of Limb Loss

Statistics and Realities of Limb Loss

From Be-YOU-tiful Adaptive Warrior by Angie Heuser

April 1, 2026 · 25 min · Season 6 · Episode 13

About this episode

This episode discusses the statistics and realities of limb loss, featuring stories from amputees to raise awareness during Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.

Life Behind the Numbers of Amputees and Limb Difference     April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, and this year on the podcast, I’m doing something that means so much to me. Instead of focusing only on my own story, I’m opening the door for other amputees to share theirs. That has become a tradition for me over the last five seasons, and this year I’m building the entire month around one powerful theme: Survivors to Warriors. I truly cannot wait for you to hear these interviews, because the young adults I have coming on embody courage, resilience, grit, and hope in a way that will leave you inspired. Their stories are raw, real, and deeply moving, and I’m honored to call each of them my friend. As I prepared for this month, I wanted to begin with something eye-opening: the statistics. Because the truth is, before I became an amputee seven years ago, I hardly ever noticed amputees around me. Maybe once in a while I’d see someone, but it felt rare. Now, just like when you buy a certain car and suddenly see it everywhere, I notice amputees much more often. Even so, the numbers tell me I should be seeing even more. And that is what really stopped me in my…

People in this episode

Host: Angie Heuser

Topics covered

  • limb loss
  • amputee stories
  • awareness
  • resilience
  • statistics

Keywords

  • limb loss
  • amputees
  • statistics
  • prosthetic care
  • awareness month

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