Here's what to expect in the months after amputation surgery.

Learn what to expect after amputation as you prepare for a prosthesis.

Soon after surgery, you’ll be taught how to take care of your residual limb. This is the part of your limb that remains after amputation. Follow all directions from your care team closely.

Learn how to manage phantom sensation and phantom pain after amputation.

Before and after surgery, you’ll work closely with a team of experts. The members of your team guide you and your family through surgery and recovery. Get to know the members of your team.

Amputation is surgery to remove a limb. Learn about the surgery and what to expect after.

Amputation is a surgery to remove part or all of your leg. It's done because tissue in the leg is damaged and can't be healed. Read on to learn about the procedure, and what to expect afterward.

This surgery removes part or all your leg. It is done because tissue in the leg is diseased and can't be healed. Or it may be needed to prevent the disease from spreading farther into your body. The goal of the surgery is to restore your ability to function. This is because removing the diseased part of your leg can improve your total health.

Your child will likely spend time at the homes of family and friends, at daycare, or at school. Read on to learn what you can do to make it easier for your child and for those that care for them.

During a liver transplant, your child's sick liver is removed. It's replaced with a healthy donor liver. A liver transplant is major surgery. This sheet will help you and your child know what to expect.