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What's happening in the world of prosthetics, and what of it actually matters to you?

We write here about new articles, industry events and news from the foundation. No flood of information, only what matters for your everyday life.Artur Wąsowicz, foundation founder, prosthesis user since 2020

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Educational content: the articles and information in this section are for information only. On health matters, always consult a doctor or a specialist.

Latest articles

Choosing a prosthesis Choosing a prosthesis. What to work out about yourself and whom to ask what

Residual limb Re-amputation. When the residual limb needs a second operation

Prosthesis types Upper limb prostheses. How they are classified and where their names come from

Prosthesis types Lower limb prostheses. Types, structure and selection

Volume Changing residual limb volume. Why a prosthesis holds better in the morning than in the evening

Compression Swelling and residual limb compression. Bandage, shrinker, liner and when to start

Contractures Contractures after amputation. Why the residual limb settles into flexion and how to prevent it

Residual limb care Residual limb care in the first weeks. What I learned in practice

Materials Lighter, more natural materials. What carbon fibre really changes, and what it does not

Paperwork Prescription for medical devices. The single form your prosthesis depends on

Paperwork PFRON funding for a prosthesis. How much the fund actually pays

Paperwork NFZ funding for a prosthesis. How much you actually get and what it depends on

Phantom limb pain Phantom limb pain. Something that is not there hurts. Where it comes from and what helps

Phantom limb pain Neuroma, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation and nerve surgery. What to do when the pain comes back years later

Paperwork Disability certificate after amputation. What it really gives you and what it does not

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation after amputation: what the road looks like, and why it's different for everyone

From the foundation

KRS registration. Fundacja Świat Bioniki is currently being entered in the KRS – Poland's National Court Register. We'll post here once the process is complete.
Forum Amputacji 2026. Artur Wąsowicz, the foundation’s president, will be at this year’s Kraków edition, for now in a private capacity, because the foundation is still being registered. It is one of the more important meeting points in Poland for people with limb loss, physiotherapists and prosthetists.
Newsletter. We'll launch the sign-up form as soon as the KRS registration is complete.

Looking for ready-made tools and guides?

See the Resources section: the amputation navigator, guides and the glossary.

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Prefer watching to reading?

Take a look at our YouTube channel. We are preparing series about life with a prosthesis and equipment tests.

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Want to talk to someone who's been through it?

The Community section brings together people with limb loss, the people close to them and specialists.

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