Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This prosthetic doesn’t go out on a limb, but into a limb. The FDA ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. The conventional way to attach a mechanical prosthesis to the body is by use of a socket. The socket ...

Limb amputation is traumatic and affects quality of life. Lower-limb amputation (above or below the knee) is the most common reason for a person to use a prosthetic limb (customised prosthesis). The ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There are a lot of fancy, high-tech prosthetics out there. Some can ...

The Amparo Direct Fit Compound was especially designed to be directly moulded to the patient’s anatomy for creating final orthoses and prostheses in just minutes. The unique bioplastic polyester has a ...

If the inner socket of a prosthetic leg doesn't conform to the contours of the user's leg stump, considerable pain and even skin ulcers may result. A new prosthesis should help keep that from ...

Abstract: The prosthetic socket serves as an interface between the body and the machine. If the socket is not well-fitted to the residual limb, pain can occur. The shape of the residual limb changes ...