Life After Limb Loss: Real Stories of Post-Amputation Recovery and Independence

Each patient faces unique hopes and fears after limb loss. From financial worries to post-traumatic stress, full recovery requires treating the whole patient—not just the amputation site.

At the Center for Amputation Rehabilitation Medicine and Surgery (ARMS), our surgery, rehabilitation, prosthetic integration, and mental health experts collaborate to support patients throughout every stage of their amputation treatment and rehabilitation.

Ultimately, our goal is simple: to help patients move forward with comfort, confidence, and the resources they need to define—and achieve—their own success after limb loss.

Healing Beyond the Operating Room

Our care goes far beyond surgery. Led by cofounder Dr. Ajul Shah, a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, the ARMS team helps patients explore every treatment option—from advanced surgical procedures to conservative therapies—to maintain function and mobility, relieve pain, and maximize their quality of life after amputation.

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

• Surgeons who pioneer innovative treatments
• Physical and occupational therapists who specialize in rehabilitation and prosthetic training
• Prosthetists who ensure comfort and function through expert, advanced device design, fitting, and training
• Clinical psychologists and mental health counselors who support emotional well-being
• Mentorship and peer networks that provide shared experience, strength, and encouragement

From the operating room to the waiting room, ARMS is dedicated to helping you heal fully and feel like yourself again.

Louis: Returning to Daily Life With Confidence

Life after a serious injury can bring worries about pain, employment, and the challenges of rehabilitation. Louis experienced many of these concerns after losing part of his hand—but, with the support of physical and occupational therapists at ARMS, he found the strength he needed to rebuild his confidence.

Life-Changing Amputation Treatment Helps Louis Return to Work

The ARMS team develops a personalized recovery plan for each patient, combining physical rehabilitation, prosthetic training, and emotional support to ensure optimal outcomes. This comprehensive approach helped Louis manage the ups and downs of treatment, maximize his recovery, and return to work with strength and independence.

Lydia: Finding Strength Through Community and Mental Health

After losing her left hand, Lydia found purpose and inspiration in ARMS' peer support and mentorship programs. By connecting with others who have experienced limb loss and sharing her own recovery journey, Lydia became part of a network of encouragement and hope that continues to support patients after limb loss.

Lydia Regains Independence After Left Hand Amputation

By combining advanced surgical and rehabilitation medicine with emotional support and community connection, we helped Lydia regain independence and find new meaning through inspiring others.

Sergio: Embracing New Technology for Mobility

After losing his arm in a workplace accident, Sergio worried about his independence and doubted whether he could adapt to an advanced prosthetic. With encouragement from Dr. Shah—and the expertise of the rest of the ARMS team—Sergio has reached a level of function he didn't think possible at the time of his injuries.

Life After Amputation | Sergio's Story

Our multidisciplinary team supports functional recovery and independence after severe amputations through expert surgery, advanced prosthetics, and personalized rehabilitation. Sergio's journey illustrates the impact of compassionate care and innovative technology in modern amputation medicine, allowing him to live an active and independent life.

The ARMS Difference: Unified Care, Lasting Results

ARMS was founded with a simple mission: to bring together state-of-the-art, comprehensive amputation care under one roof. From your first appointment through long-term rehabilitation, you'll feel supported, cared for, and in control of your recovery journey.

Our team includes specialists from elite clinical practices, such as:

• The Atlantic Hand Therapy Center: Rehabilitation and ongoing therapy for upper extremity injuries, amputations, and prosthetic training
• The Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery: Expert surgeons focusing on upper limb repair and reconstruction
• Hackensack Meridian Health: Psychologists providing mental and emotional health therapy for the challenges of amputation and recovery
• Hangar Clinic: Nationally recognized leaders in prosthetic fitting, rehabilitation, training, and design

The experts at these practices collaborate on each patient's care plan to ensure proper support at the right time so that no need goes unmet. Whether you require advanced surgery from leaders in the field or ongoing physical therapy to maintain mobility, ARMS provides patient-centered, world-class care every step of the way. Based in New Jersey, ARMS serves patients locally and nationwide who are seeking comprehensive, upper-extremity–focused amputation care.

Your Journey Towards Amputation Recovery Starts Here

Our mission is to provide every patient with the expertise, compassion, and resources they need to heal their bodies and reclaim their sense of self after limb loss. From their first appointment, Louis, Lydia, and Sergio felt reassured that they were not alone and that recovery was possible.

With comprehensive, patient-centered care, ARMS transforms life-changing injuries into stories of hope, strength, and renewal. Request an appointment today and take the first step on your recovery journey.