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Lower Limb Orthotics & Prosthetics

New Tool by UW and Hanger to Assess Mobility in Orthosis Users

New instrument OPRO-M developed by University of Washington and Hanger Institute effectively...

Lower Limb Orthotics & Prosthetics

Brain-controlled bionic limbs are inching closer to reality

Advancements in brain-controlled bionic limbs are enhancing integration with the human body,...

Orthotics & Prosthetics Business

Standing Strong: How Custom Insoles Transformed Workplace Safety

Custom insoles revolutionized workplace safety by reducing physical discomfort and boosting...

India Orthotics & Prosthetics

India's DF Crisis - 1.4 million minor and major amputations per year

India faces 1.4 million annual amputations due to diabetic complications. Learn about prevention,...

Lower Limb Orthotics & Prosthetics

Cell Therapy May Relieve Amputees’ Skin Problems

New cellular therapy could transform amputees' residual limb skin, making it more resilient and...

Lower Limb Orthotics & Prosthetics

Walking to a Beat Can Improve Prosthetic Gait

Researchers found that closed-loop rhythmic auditory stimulation significantly improves gait...

Amputee Stories

Extended Reality Helps Relieve Phantom Limb Pain

Researchers found that extended reality, including VR and AR, significantly reduces phantom limb...

Amputee Stories

Gaza man's 'soul returned to life' upon getting new prosthetic leg

A Gaza man receives a new prosthetic leg, transforming his life after an airstrike injury. This...

Lower Limb Orthotics & Prosthetics

Salomon New Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Boots Incorporate Groundbreaking Prosthetics

Salomon unveils adaptive ski and snowboard boots incorporating advanced prosthetics, enhancing...

Lower Limb Orthotics & Prosthetics

Vance Walker on how cerebral palsy may have actually helped him win 'American Ninja Warrior'

Vance Walker's cerebral palsy didn't stop him from becoming the first back-to-back winner of...

Orthotics & Prosthetics Business

Investment firm acquires orthotics platform that includes Powerstep, Currex and Foot Petals

Private equity firm Bansk Group acquires Foundation Wellness, a leading orthotics platform, to meet...

Amputee Stories

The Latest Numbers on Osseointegration

Discover the latest findings on osseointegration surgery for amputees, including outcomes,...

Orthotics & Prosthetics Business

Neuros Medical wins FDA approval for post-amputation pain stimulation treatment

Neuros Medical gains FDA approval for groundbreaking post-amputation pain treatment, offering...

Amputee Stories

A prosthetic leg that feels like a real body part

Revolutionary neural interface technology connects bionic limbs to nerve endings, allowing for...

Lower Limb Orthotics & Prosthetics

Better-performing prosthetic foot replicates the bones of the real thing

Revolutionary prosthetic foot mimics human bone structure, offering unprecedented flexibility and...

Lower Limb Orthotics & Prosthetics

How Circleg is Revolutionizing the Prosthetics Sector

Circleg is transforming the prosthetics sector by providing affordable, sustainable, and...

Lower Limb Orthotics & Prosthetics

Therapist from Gaza builds makeshift prosthetics out of sewage pipes

Therapist in Gaza creates makeshift prosthetics from sewage pipes for war amputees. Read about...

Amputee Stories

Film -Fitting- Documents the Unique Relationship Between Prosthetist and Patient

Morton measures, molds, and smooths a model that will help shape a new limb

Amputee Stories

New Childhood Prosthesis Can Grow With the Patient

an innovative below-the-knee prosthetic device for children, which can be adjusted to accommodate...

Amputee Stories

Advanced artificial limb technology helps Derick get back on track

I have been an above-knee amputee since 2017 and have been using an advanced artificial limb since...

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