Tag: coping with amputation

August 18, 2026 / mohammed looti

Limb Loss Psychology: Reclaiming Your Sense of Self

Definition and Scope of Body Image After Amputation Amputation-related body image refers to the complex psychological construction an individual holds regarding their physical self following the surgical removal of a limb or extremity. This concept extends far beyond mere physical appearance; it encompasses the internal mental representation, emotional attitudes, and functional perceptions related to the […]

August 18, 2026 / mohammed looti

Limb Loss: Navigating the Journey to Psychological Recovery

Defining Amputation and Its Context The experience of amputation, defined as the surgical or traumatic removal of a limb or extremity, represents one of the most profound challenges to an individual’s physical and psychological integrity. Psychologically, amputation is not merely a physical alteration but a catastrophic disruption of the body schema, the internal map that […]