Video: MIT’s pioneering prosthetic and surgical procedure help amputees walk more naturally compared to traditional amputation methods
Researchers from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have created an innovative prosthesis driven by the nervous system to help amputees…
Case study: Two children receive 3D-printed Spider-Man bionic arms
Credit: Open Bionics Open Bionics, a company specialising in attractive prosthetics, recently fitted two children with 3D-printed Spider-Man bionic arms. The Hero Arm is a…
CASE STUDY: Cutting-edge prosthesis and determination helps amputee race to victory
Lovingly named “Monster Mike”, Mike Schultz has been a snowmobile racer since his high school days, going professional in 2003. But everything changed after a…
National Framework for Prosthetics to launch in April 2021 to ensure equal access to devices
NHS England has stated that the National Framework for Prosthetics equipment will be operational from April 2021 in a bid to ensure service users receive…
Innovative technology to help make everyday tasks more natural for prosthesis wearers
Ottobock has launched Europe’s first upper limb prosthesis control device with ‘pattern recognition’ technology, with the ability to learn and remember movements from its user…
Daddy duties are worry free for Martin thanks to C-Leg technology
When Martin Tweedie found out he was going to become a father, the aspiring Paralympian had one thing in mind – to hold his newborn…
Mum gets back to her best with crowdfunded Genium X3 prosthesis
As the saying goes, “Life begins at 40” — and for a Gloucester woman who lost her leg to two rare conditions, it has never…
Pioneering prosthesis and handbike donation allow man to regain his independence
A former soldier, who lost both legs in an explosion in Afghanistan, is set to gain a new lease of life after being given a…
Innovative prosthesis for below-knee amputees to help reduce risk of falls
Prosthetics and orthotics specialist Ottobock has launched the latest version of its Harmony system, which is designed to be more comfortable and reduce the risk…
Assistive technology from BBC Two Show and orthopaedic provider allows young girl to continue ballet
Pollyana Hope, 13, dreams of being a ballerina and has been helped on her journey by experts from a BBC Two show and Dorset Orthopaedic.…