Jade Myers’ experience in Haiti several years ago helping refugees after a devastating earthquake left an impression that is inspiring her work today as a researcher in prosthetics and accessibility.

The latest collaboration of doctors and mechanical engineers has produced a new type of prosthesis that stretches and lengthens damaged legs without the need for painful surgery and long periods of ...

Such movements increase the stress on the user. In this field, a myoelectric prosthetic hand that is suitable for patients with residual wrist function has not been developed. The aim of this study ...

For those whose lives have been changed by the need for a prosthetic, these devices offer far more than just physical replacement — they also provide emotional restoration. From artificial limbs and ...