Through better treatment and wound care, we reduce the need for amputation in those patients who suffer from diabetes and vascular disease.

MossRehab is the only facility in the area that has the capability to fabricate and modify prostheses on campus.

In the United States, the most common causes of lower-extremity amputation are:

• Disease (70%)
• Trauma (22%)
• Congenital or Birth Defects (4%)
• Tumors (4%)

Amputees should keep in mind that things can go wrong, so always be prepared.  Here are some tips to help you.