When a person loses a leg above the knee, the nerves that once moved that leg don’t simply go quiet. They keep firing. The ...

A research team led by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, has, for the first time, successfully ...

A mind-controlled prosthetic feels more like a part of the wearer’s body and promises to make walking easier. When someone loses part of a leg, a prosthetic can make it easier to get around. But most ...

If his physician determines he is a candidate for an artificial leg, there are many factors which affect the success of a prosthesis and the amputee’s ability to properly utilize the device. Some ...

video: An amputee who received the neural interface (AMI) demonstrates his control over a leg prosthetic. The prosthetic's movement was smoother and more stable compared to a second amputee's ...

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have identified a critical gap in how post-amputation pain is evaluated and treated. The study shows that pain after lower limb amputation is not a ...

Scottish Rite for Children’s Certified Licensed Prosthetist Dwight Putnam has dedicated his career to making the world more accessible to children and adolescents who are missing limbs. He is shown in ...