As amazing as the human body is, it’s unfortunately not as amazing as e.g. axolotl bodies are, in the sense that they can ...

A new study suggests that an ivory shoulder in ancient Greek mythology may represent the earliest prosthetic shoulder ...

Stephanie Dunn, who at first introduction has the warm disposition and positivity of someone who has never had a bad day, will tell you that a life-threatening, flesh-eating infection in her foot and ...

Can you spot the artificial appendage? This lifelike thumb prosthetic was custom designed by stamos + braun prothesenwerk gmbh. stamos + braun prothesenwerk gmbh — -- A German company has created ...

Background Recurrent mitral regurgitation (MR) remains a major limitation of mitral valve (MV) repair in patients with ...

In 1992, Hugh Herr, now head of the Biomechatronics Group at MIT Media Lab, had both of his legs amputated below the knees after sustaining frostbite during a mountain climbing accident. “I”m ...

After losing her arm in a motorcycle accident, Claudia Mitchell worked with a research team to test a new bionic arm that can feel sensory stimulation Claudia Mitchell had been out of the Marine Corps ...

Outlawed in the United States, repurposed artificial limbs welcomed overseas. March 12, 2014— -- Peter Rosenberger’s garage was piled high with body parts for six years. Stacks of legs littered ...

Dentist Teoh Khim Hean handcrafts prosthetic eyes, helping patients reclaim dignity after loss. Read more at straitstimes.com ...