Retired Army Sgt. Max Ramsey, 42, recently traded his X2 microprocessor knee for the latest innovation in prosthetics at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). The X3 waterproof and ...

Advances in biomechanics and prosthetic engineering have significantly transformed our understanding of running in amputee athletes. The integration of running‐specific prostheses (RSPs) has enabled ...

Amputees have been outfitted with a prosthesis that is integrated with muscle and bone. The new creation allows patients to walk faster and avoid obstacles better than they could with past prostheses.

SHANGHAI — For years, prosthetic knees have significantly enhanced mobility for individuals with limb disabilities, offering them the freedom to walk, run, and climb stairs. Now, they’re taking a ...

A commercial robotic leg could potentially benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees, University of Michigan roboticists have shown for the first time. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kids and young adults with limb loss got fitted to reach their running potential. More than a dozen Shriner’s Children’s Hospital ...