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Understanding Sustainable Amputee Care and Prosthetics Design

Nicholas Mellor

3 days ago5 min read

Understanding Sustainable Amputee Care and Prosthetics Design

Introduction The prosthetics industry is at a pivotal moment of transformation. For generations, we've approached prosthetic care with...

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The Power of Co-creation in Amputee support: Restoring Hope in Gaza

Deborah Kirby

5 days ago6 min read

The Power of Co-creation in Amputee support: Restoring Hope in Gaza

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Summary The Restoring Hope initiative in Gaza demonstrates the power of co-creation in addressing the unique challenges faced by...

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Early Intervention in Prosthetic Care: The Game-Changing Potential to Unlock Higher ROI

Deborah Kirby

Dec 137 min read

Early Intervention in Prosthetic Care: The Game-Changing Potential to Unlock Higher ROI

Introduction Prosthetic care has traditionally been viewed as a healthcare cost, often neglecting the significant social and economic...

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The Data-Driven Opportunity for Prosthetics research: Overcoming the barriers and how AI might accelerate Innovation

Nicholas Mellor

Jun 296 min read

The Data-Driven Opportunity for Prosthetics research: Overcoming the barriers and how AI might accelerate Innovation

The importance of an evidence-based approach Improved patient outcomes are a cornerstone benefit of evidence-based, data-driven...

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A first step in 24 hrs: World’s first rapid-fitting of a triple amputee from Gaza with both Upper and Lower Limb prostheses

jess7814

Jun 103 min read

A first step in 24 hrs: World’s first rapid-fitting of a triple amputee from Gaza with both Upper and Lower Limb prostheses

The importance of a multidisciplinary team in the rehabilitation of new amputees was highlighted in Geoff’s blog: Rehabilitation Starts...

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Revolutionizing Accessibility and Patient Outcomes with Soft Prosthetics

Ewan Phillips

May 285 min read

Revolutionizing Accessibility and Patient Outcomes with Soft Prosthetics

Innovations in soft prosthetics are revolutionizing patient care by improving accessibility and outcomes for individuals with limb...

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Shaping the Future of Amputee Care: Innovation and Accessibility in Prosthetic Services

Nicholas Mellor

Apr 156 min read

Shaping the Future of Amputee Care: Innovation and Accessibility in Prosthetic Services

How will the care needs of amputees be met differently in future? This was a question posed by Prosthetics visionaries Alan and...

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Bridging Healthcare Gaps through Mobile Clinics: Step In's Journey from Iraq to Ukraine

Nicholas Mellor

Mar 274 min read

Bridging Healthcare Gaps through Mobile Clinics: Step In's Journey from Iraq to Ukraine

This is a story not just about the crucial role that Mobile clinics are playing in the liberated areas in Ukraine, but also the story of...

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Exploring the Power of Drama and Storytelling in Trauma Recovery from Bosnia to Ukraine

Nicholas Mellor

Dec 30, 20236 min read

Exploring the Power of Drama and Storytelling in Trauma Recovery from Bosnia to Ukraine

This blog explores the therapeutic potential of storytelling and drama in trauma recovery. The article begins by outlining the benefits...

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Nurturing Recovery, Purpose, and Growth amidst Trauma and Adversity

Olena Bidovanets, MD, MPH, and Nicholas Mellor

Nov 20, 20233 min read

Nurturing Recovery, Purpose, and Growth amidst Trauma and Adversity

War wreaks havoc on societies, leaving individuals and communities struggling to come to terms with the brutalisation of their worlds....

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AI as a “force multiplier” in building capacity to assist amputees?

Nicholas Mellor

Jun 19, 20233 min read

AI as a “force multiplier” in building capacity to assist amputees?

Amputees often face a long and unpredictable journey from stabilisation to rehabilitation. This is never more so than at the start of the...

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Resilience, Peer-to-Peer Support, and the Journey of an Amputee

Nicholas Mellor

Jun 19, 20233 min read

Resilience, Peer-to-Peer Support, and the Journey of an Amputee

The road to recovery and rehabilitation for amputees is filled with physical and emotional challenges. Losing a limb is a profoundly...

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From being an injured veteran to becoming a catalyst for a more inclusive society

Philip Breen and Nicholas Mellor

Jun 7, 20233 min read

From being an injured veteran to becoming a catalyst for a more inclusive society

Supporting disabled veterans in post-conflict countries is essential not only for their individual well-being but also for fostering...

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Geoff Watson

May 29, 20234 min read

Rehabilitation Starts at Time Zero

The war in Ukraine has created an urgent need to find better ways to manage mass casualties, using the knowledge gained from conflict...

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Re-finding purpose and creating opportunities for amputees

Mike Wildeman and Nicholas Mellor

Apr 19, 20234 min read

Re-finding purpose and creating opportunities for amputees

Veterans recovering from severe physical trauma and amputation often are faced with a sense of guilt that they cannot return to their...

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Caring for injured veterans – a comparison between the US and the UK: what can Ukraine learn?

Nicholas Mellor

Mar 21, 20234 min read

Caring for injured veterans – a comparison between the US and the UK: what can Ukraine learn?

In a recent mission to Ukraine, a frequent question was about the care pathways for victims of trauma in the US and the UK. However...

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Driving innovation through amputee led, collaborative university research

Nicholas Mellor

Mar 21, 20233 min read

Driving innovation through amputee led, collaborative university research

Imagine a world where everyone has access to the assistive technology (AT) they need to improve their lives. Unfortunately, the reality...

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Support for amputees in Ukraine and the spirit of Merlin

Nicholas Mellor

Mar 21, 20231 min read

Support for amputees in Ukraine and the spirit of Merlin

Merlin was set up to find new ways of providing emergency medical relief in places regardless of how remote or how difficult they proved...

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