New powered prosthetics are being designed to work in harmony with the body, aiming to prevent the chronic pain and compensatory strain associated with traditional passive limbs.

A new brain-controlled bionic limb has the ability to help people with leg amputations more easily navigate obstacles and walk more quickly, a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine shows.

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. A demonstration showing what the Modular Prosthetic Limb can do: controlled movements, small object manipulation, tool manipulation and clothes ...

JUSTICE, Ill. -- It's one thing to talk the talk, but Vikram Choudary walks the walk with his patients -- literally. And that includes strutting down the red carpet with his clients, all of whom have ...

Britt Young, writer and lecturer at UC Berkeley, explains why 3D printing has not brought down costs of prosthetic limbs.

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. The first time Angel Giuffria saw the logo on her bionic hand, she felt a sense of pride. She was born without the lower half of her left arm, and started ...

It started as a normal weekend at the lake — no to-do list, no worries, no problems. It ended with a freak accident where a boat propeller damaged three of my four limbs, including my left leg, which ...

When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs. Adams, 51, lost his right leg to cancer 40 years ago, and he ...

If the Six Million Dollar Man had a sidekick, it would be one of these animals. April 22, 2014— -- If the Six Million Dollar Man had a pet sidekick, it would probably be one of these incredible ...