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05 Aug 26
5 minutes
Flying with a prosthesis: the airport guide

This is what flying with a prosthetic device actually feels like, from the security queue to the socket slip at 35,000 feet. Your rights at the scanner, what to pack, why your travel insurance probably doesn't cover what you think it does, and what to do if your device breaks on the other side of the world.

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31 Jul 26
8 mins
Myoelectric vs Body-Powered Arms: What’s the Real Difference?

If you’re exploring upper limb prosthetics, this comparison tends to come up quickly - myoelectric vs body-powered arms. On the surface, it’s often framed as a technology question. In reality, it’s a life question.

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15 May 26
8 mins
NHS vs Private Prosthetics: Pros, Cons & What People Don’t Tell You

Funding, access, timelines, expectations, personal circumstances, and long-term support all play a role and a lot of the nuance gets lost in oversimplified advice.

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15 May 26
8 mins
Prosthetic Reviews & Comparisons: A Real-World Guide

By centring real-world use, honest comparison, and community insight, LimbMatch aims to support better conversations, better questions, and better outcomes — without marketing spin or one-size-fits-all answers.

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15 May 26
8 mins
Not Just a Fit: Why the Right Clinic Makes All the Difference

It's not just about sockets and scans. The best clinics look at your life—not just your limb—and that changes everything.

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15 May 26
8 mins
Tech That Moves With You: The Rise of Bionic Limbs

From microprocessors to muscle sensors, we’re entering a new era of prosthetics. We explore what’s changing and what still needs to.

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15 May 26
8 mins
Choosing the Right Prosthetic: What I Wish I Knew Sooner

Before I found the right prosthesis, I wasted months in pain and confusion. Here’s what every amputee deserves to know from the start.

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15 May 26
8 mins
NHS vs Private Prosthetics: Pros, Cons & What People Don’t Tell You

Funding, access, timelines, expectations, personal circumstances, and long-term support all play a role and a lot of the nuance gets lost in oversimplified advice.

READ ARTICLE
15 May 26
8 mins
Prosthetic Reviews & Comparisons: A Real-World Guide

By centring real-world use, honest comparison, and community insight, LimbMatch aims to support better conversations, better questions, and better outcomes — without marketing spin or one-size-fits-all answers.

READ ARTICLE
05 Aug 26
5 minutes
Flying with a prosthesis: the airport guide

This is what flying with a prosthetic device actually feels like, from the security queue to the socket slip at 35,000 feet. Your rights at the scanner, what to pack, why your travel insurance probably doesn't cover what you think it does, and what to do if your device breaks on the other side of the world.

READ ARTICLE
15 May 26
8 mins
Not Just a Fit: Why the Right Clinic Makes All the Difference

It's not just about sockets and scans. The best clinics look at your life—not just your limb—and that changes everything.

READ ARTICLE
15 May 26
8 mins
Choosing the Right Prosthetic: What I Wish I Knew Sooner

Before I found the right prosthesis, I wasted months in pain and confusion. Here’s what every amputee deserves to know from the start.

READ ARTICLE
31 Jul 26
8 mins
Myoelectric vs Body-Powered Arms: What’s the Real Difference?

If you’re exploring upper limb prosthetics, this comparison tends to come up quickly - myoelectric vs body-powered arms. On the surface, it’s often framed as a technology question. In reality, it’s a life question.

READ ARTICLE
15 May 26
8 mins
Tech That Moves With You: The Rise of Bionic Limbs

From microprocessors to muscle sensors, we’re entering a new era of prosthetics. We explore what’s changing and what still needs to.

READ ARTICLE
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