Rebuilding Lives: How Ukraine’s Superhumans Center is Redefining Rehabilitation for War-Affected Amputees

To be Presented at ISAPA 2025 | Theme: Creating New Opportunities to Thrive

Submission by: Andrii Vilenskyi and the team at Superhumans Center

When full-scale war reached the heart of Ukraine in 2022, it not only disrupted cities and

homes but also deeply fractured the country’s healthcare system. Faced with an

overwhelming number of trauma cases, Ukraine needed a revolutionary response. That

response came in the form of the Superhumans Center, a beacon of hope and

innovation for individuals who have lost limbs due to combat injuries.

At the ISAPA 2025 conference, with support from the INGENIUM University Alliance,

Ukraine’s Superhumans Center will share its groundbreaking work through the

presentation titled: "Experience of Superhumans Center in Rehabilitation and

Prosthetics for Patients with Limb Amputations Due to Combat Injuries" which

will be delivered at 5 PM on Monday 16th , in Plenary Room 1.

A New Model for Rehabilitation in the Wake of War

Born from the urgent need to support Ukraine’s wounded warriors, Superhumans Center

has emerged as a world-class hub for prosthetics, physical and psychological

rehabilitation, reconstructive surgery, and hearing restoration. Their holistic approach

ensures that trauma recovery extends beyond the physical addressing the full spectrum

of patient needs from body to mind.

One of the most striking elements of their work is the complexity of the cases they

treat. Combat injuries often result in polytrauma and high-level amputations, including

multi-limb loss and ultra-short residual limbs—conditions that require not only

technical expertise but creativity and resilience. About 16% of their patients present

with multi-limb amputations, and 62% are young adults aged 18–40, demanding

functional and dynamic prosthetic solutions to support active, independent lives.

The Power of a Multidisciplinary Team

Superhumans is more than a clinic—it’s a community. The success of their approach lies

in their multidisciplinary team, which includes:

• PRM doctors

• Physical and occupational therapists

• Prosthetists

• Psychologists

• Social workers

Together, this team crafts individualised treatment plans based on each patient’s

injuries, life goals, and psychological readiness. The emphasis is on reintegration, not

just rehabilitation, ensuring patients can return to their communities with dignity and

capability.

Real Results, Real Impact

Since opening its doors in April 2023, the Superhumans Center has:

• Fitted over 1,000 prosthetic devices

• Discharged 800+ patients through comprehensive rehabilitation

These numbers are not just metrics—they represent lives transformed, futures reclaimed,

and a nation’s determination to rise from devastation with strength and innovation.

Rights-Based and Forward-Thinking

In alignment with global frameworks and ISAPA2025 themes, Superhumans' work

advances several key human rights and development goals:

• CRPD Article 26: Habilitation and rehabilitation

• CRPD Article 11: Situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies

• CRPD Article 8: Awareness-raising

• Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good health and well-being

The centre’s patient-first philosophy champions not only medical excellence but also

advocacy, awareness, and long-term resilience.

Leading the Charge: Andrii Vilenskyi and the Superhumans Team Under the guidance of Andrii Vilenskyi, the author of theISAPA 2025 abstract, and supported by a dedicated and visionary team, Superhumans Center has quickly become a symbol of what’s possible when innovation meets empathy. You can meet the team driving this transformation here: Superhumans Center Team

In the face of destruction, Ukraine is building something extraordinary—not just for itself, but for the world to witness. The Superhumans Center is not merely healing bodies—it is restoring hope, purpose, and the power to thrive.

To learn more, visit: superhumans.com