Amputees are people who have lost an arm or leg or portion of one of those limbs, whether by trauma or surgery.
 
 
Recommended Resources
The Amputee Coalition of America is a non-profit organization representing people who have experienced amputation or are born with limb differences.
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/
Amputee On Call lends a helping hand to those who are an amputee or the family of amputees. Web site also serves as a disability advocate in certain cases.
http://www.amputeeoncall.org/
Amputee Resources for Amputees
The Amputee Resources for Canadian Amputees web site includes information about the phantom pain support group, as well as 1st person stories and news.
http://www.amputee.ca