A commercial robotic leg could potentially benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees, University of Michigan roboticists have shown for the first time. The leg provided the largest gains when ...

Three new studies from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) highlight the use and advantages of osseointegration (OI) for ...

The most advanced new surgical procedure, AMI, addresses proprioception. This refers to the ability to sense position and movement. In an intact human arm or leg, muscles work in pairs. When a bicep ...

India, March 18 -- A new study published in Science describes a tissue-integrated bionic knee that directly connects prosthetic technology with muscles, bone, and the nervous system.

Living with mobility limitations can significantly impact daily life. Discomfort, reduced independence, and feelings of frustration can take a toll, both physically and emotionally. Fortunately, ...

I am writing to speak up for amputees and persons with chronic limb impairment. Several states have taken the extreme steps of trying to modify Medicaid benefits so that states could deny access to ...

As amazing as the human body is, it’s unfortunately not as amazing as e.g. axolotl bodies are, in the sense that they can regrow entire limbs and more. This has left us humans with the necessity to ...

For those whose lives have been changed by the need for a prosthetic, these devices offer far more than just physical replacement — they also provide emotional restoration. From artificial limbs and ...

VA researchers lead national study of female amputee population to prove that more style and variety in prosthetic designs have clinical benefits.