Limb Difference

Limb difference is a term used to describe the absence or malformation of one or more limbs or parts of limbs. It can be congenital (present from birth) or acquired through amputation due to injury, disease, or surgery. The term "limb difference" is increasingly preferred over "limb deficiency" or "amputee" in disability communities because it frames the condition as a variation rather than a deficit. People with limb differences may use prosthetic devices, adaptive strategies, or a combination of both in their daily lives, and many develop highly effective techniques for tasks without any assistive technology.