A novel surgical technique could dramatically improve walking for people with below-the-knee amputations and help them better control their prosthetics. A study published Monday in Nature Medicine ...
The last time Jessie Redd broke her foot, she climbed back onto her horse, foot in hand, balancing the long ride back. It wasn’t too difficult, and if she could use her left foot to help keep her ...
In context: Prosthetic technology has come a long way over the years. Once upon a time, artificial limbs were largely cosmetic, and weren't the most functional objects in the world – nowadays, we have ...
When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs. Adams, 51, lost his right leg to cancer 40 years ago, and he ...
AN amputee has built his own prosthetic leg to save himself £35,000. Alex Young, 46, lost his right leg below the knee last year after an old football injury caused a bone infection. Please provide a ...