The main objective in the rehabilitation of people after amputation is to restore or improve functioning, including return work. However many have problems returning to work and continuing to work. Returning to work and life after an amputation can be hard, let's discuss some of the issues facing those with limb loss and returning to work. 


Are these individuals generally satisfied with their employment? Are similar trends observed in individuals with upper-limb amputations? Do people return to their pre-amputation vocations? If so, how many require workplace adaptations? How common is workplace discrimination and where is it more likely to occur?