The Man Teaching Amputees to Scuba Dive Has Been One for 25 Years
Ken Hoffman has been diving most his life and an amputee for more than 25 years. On Saturday, September 26, he's jumping in New Jersey pool, to teach our third annual adaptive scuba clinic.What a Prosthetic Leg Costs, and Why Nobody Will Give You a Number
There is no sticker price on a prosthetic leg. There is a letter. Real 2026 Medicare numbers for New Jersey, what the 20% share looks like, and the recurring costs nobody quotes.
Supporting the Supporters: What Every Caregiver and Family Member of an Amputee Should Know
When someone loses a limb, the whole family goes through it with them — but only one of them gets a care team. Practical, honest guidance for the husbands, wives, parents, adult children and friends standing beside an amputee.
K-Levels Explained: What Your Prosthetic Mobility Classification Means for Coverage in New Jersey
Your K-level determines what prosthetic components insurance will cover — and most patients are never told how it’s decided. Here’s what every amputee in New Jersey needs to know.
Below-Knee Prosthetic Types: Suspension Systems, Components, and How to Know Which Is Right for You
Most below-knee amputees are fitted with one suspension system and never told there were others. This guide breaks down pin lock, suction, elevated vacuum, and seal-in liner — what each does, how they differ, and who each is matched to.
Phantom Limb Pain After Amputation: What Causes It — and Why Your Prosthetic Fit Matters
Many amputees experience pain in a limb that's no longer there. Learn what phantom limb pain is, why it happens, and how your O&P team can help you manage it.