John Horne lost his right leg to bone cancer when he was a freshman in high school. This intensely personal experience spawned his career and passion for advocating for those with limb loss. The ...

The human spirit is an incredible force, capable of adapting and overcoming even the most daunting challenges. When faced ...

Next generation prosthetics close to giving men and women "super powers." April 21, 2009 — -- Technology usually changes the way we do things. We communicate and think differently because of ...

An amputee can feel his wife's hand using advanced prosthetic technology after signing up for an experimental research project. Brandon Prestwood lost his left hand in 2012. He was reassembling an ...

A pioneering project to develop advanced sensors for use in robotic systems, could transform prosthetics and robotic limbs. The research project – led by University of the West of Scotland (UWS), ...

A University of Arizona College of Medicine alumnus has played a significant role in the advancements of electronic prosthetics. Dr. Albert Chi, who graduated from the UA College of Medicine in 2003, ...

Prosthetics and orthotics represent a dynamic field that bridges engineering innovation and clinical rehabilitation. In prosthetics, technological advancements—from digital 3D modelling and additive ...

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, ...

Around ten years ago, fantastic media coverage of 3D printing dramatically increased expectations for the technology. A particular darling of that coverage was the use of 3D-printing for prosthetic ...

Accidents, combat injuries, birth defects, and disease may result in the loss of limbs or orthopedic impairment. Patients will turn to Orthotists and Prosthetists to design and fabricate devices such ...

Yet, in India, the conversation around prosthetics has long been dominated by affordability rather than quality or ...

There are only four college orthotics and prosthetics programs in the country, and one of them is hidden at the center of Spokane Falls Community College's campus. Surrounded by buildings dedicated to ...