Orthotics & Prosthetics

Study: Garment Improves Gait in Patients with Foot Drop, MS

The real-world study evaluated the impact of this approach to address neuromuscular walking challenges associated with foot drop.

WillowWood Global has formed a strategic alliance with Reboocon Bionics, makers of the Intuy Knee motorized prosthetic knee.

A new way to measure neural activity using light could lead to a reimagining of medical technologies like nerve-operated prosthetics.

Researchers demonstrate a “shared control strategy’” that creates a human-robot team for controlling robotic arms more efficiently.

In Biomicrofluidics, Canadian scientists reveal their development of a new type of prosthesis using microfluidics-enabled soft robotics.

Össur pledges to donate prosthetics to Ukrainians and was awarded a €200,000 Euro grant to facilitate the accompanying clinical education.

Two Ankle Foot Orthosis products from Elevate Dynamics have been accepted into Hanger Inc’s Score distribution program.

Trexo robotic legs gave a group of children with disabilities who had never taken a step, the opportunity to collectively take 20 million steps.

Researchers have developed a technology that allows amputees to move a robotic arm using their brain signals instead of their muscles.

Researchers tested for how well a robotic “sixth finger” that can be operated independently of any other limbs was perceived as a body part.

UNYQ is showcasing its new UNYQ FOOT, a collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, at OTWorld in Germany, May 10-13.

Essentium Inc announces it has collaborated with Vorum to introduce a line of biocompatible 3D printing materials.

Hanger Inc, a provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient care services and solutions, announces its financial results for the first quarter.

Blackrock Neurotech will become a partner in research and development for Phantom Neuro’s patent-pending Phantom X system, they announce.