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I,m a recent below the knee amputee having issues with other leg

I,m a recent below the knee amputee, but l,m having worse problems with my other leg, while l was in hospital l had three operations on my other knee, which has left me with lots of scar tissue, making it impossible for me to straighten my leg.....
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Hi @jeffinmid
Sounds like you are facing a lot of challenges right now.
The Scope website has a section specifically aimed at those that have recently acquired a disability:
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/becoming-disabled/overview
Also you might like to check out this organisation who are specialists in supporting people who have had amputations:
http://www.limbless-association.org/
Best Wishes
Jean
You can find me at:
https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
Jean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
You can read more of my posts at: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
Warmest best wishes to you,
Richard