Video: Uni and assistive tech firm partner to bring open-source prosthetic leg to research labs
An open-source, artificially intelligent prosthetic leg designed by researchers at the University of Michigan in the US will be brought to researchers by assistive technology…
Video: Advanced hand prosthesis with range of functions showcased at CES 2022
Esper Bionics, a pioneering engineering company, has showcased its new advanced bionic hand at CES 2022, which is called Esper Hand. The prosthetic hand is…
BAPO announces nominations now open for Prosthetist of the Year Award
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) has announced that nominations are now open for its North Sea Plastics Prosthetist of the Year Award.…
Experienced prosthetics and orthotics leaders appointed Chair and Vice Chair of BHTA Sections
John O’Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Ability Matters Group The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has confirmed that John O’Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Ability…
Scottish amputees no longer have to travel to England for private treatment with new clinic launch
Pace Rehabilitation, the UK’s largest independent private provider of amputee rehabilitation services, has launched its first clinic in Scotland. A trio of Scotland’s most experienced…
New £700k fund to help patients across Wales receive vital prosthetic knees
Ottobock C-Leg 4 MPK Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced a new £700k fund to provide specialist Microprocessor Controlled Prosthetic Knees (MPK) to eligible patients…
BAPO calls for children’s prosthetic and orthotic services to be protected during pandemic
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) is calling for prosthetic and orthotic services to be protected so they can continue operating throughout the…
Uni engineers develop assistive device that could be used to control prosthetics
Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, based in the USA, have developed an innovative wearable biosensing device that can recognise hand gestures based on…
“Revolutionary” prosthetic elbow range available from Steeper Group
Steeper Group, which provides a variety of orthotic and prosthetic devices, has announced the integration of the innovative Espire™ Elbow range to its upper limb…
New hydraulic ankle improves ground compliance on uneven terrain and steep slopes
Blatchford, a rehabilitation and mobility specialist, has launched a new waterproof prosthetic which boasts an extended range of ankle movement for users – EchelonER. Building…