Placing sensors on the sole of a prosthesis that are connected to the wearer's nervous system may help the user perceive the prosthesis as being lighter and aid its acceptance, according to a study conducted by Stanisa Raspopovic at ETH Zurich.
In June 2020 Steeper Group and Steeper USA announced the acquisition of the Espire Elbow prosthetic range from College Park Industries, and after a six-month transition phase, Steeper Group is now the Espire's exclusive manufacturer and distributor, the company announces.
Researchers from University of Texas at Arlington have patented a smart wheelchair seat cushion designed to use air pressure changes to redistribute body weight to help prevent ulcers caused by sitting.
Proteor USA LLC has signed an agreement with Ottobock to acquire a significant portion of the lower limb prosthetics portfolio of Freedom Innovations, the company announces.
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Individuals who received an early prosthesis, within 3 months following a lower limb amputation, were 48% less likely to use the emergency department compared to those who did not receive a prosthesis, according to results from the second IMPACT study conducted by Hanger Inc.
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Reportedly the first-ever Consensus Document offers recommended approaches for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients based on their age and activity level. A global panel of more than 40 experts in various orthopaedic disciplines compiled the document.
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Hanger Inc has appointed Mark M. Jones, MD, to its Board of Directors, increasing the size of the Board to ten members, effective immediately, it announces in a media release.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has authorized Myomo Inc to be a Medicare Provider.
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UC San Francisco Weill Institute for Neurosciences researchers working toward a brain-controlled prosthetic limb suggest that machine learning techniques helped an individual with paralysis learn to control a computer cursor using their brain activity without requiring extensive daily retraining.
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RxFunction Inc, a provider of Walkasins, is teaming with Liberating Technologies Inc (LTI) to develop a system incorporating Walkasins neuroprosthetic technology into artificial limbs.
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Myomo Inc announces additional intellectual property protection with the issuance of new patents in the US and Europe related to MyoPro, its wearable robotic brace designed for those with arm and hand paralysis.
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Despite “stoma” problems, a bone-anchored leg prosthesis has lasting benefits in terms of daily functioning, mobility and quality of life, according to researchers from Radboud University Medical Center.
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The current generation of neural implants record enormous amounts of neural activity, then transmit these brain signals through wires to a computer. But, so far, when researchers have tried to create wireless brain-computer interfaces to do this, it took so much power to transmit the data that the implants generated too much heat to be safe for the patient. Stanford researchers suggest how to solve his problem — and thus cut the wires.
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A device that uses alternating magnetic fields to treat prosthetic joint infections (PJI) on metallic knee implants has received Breakthrough Device designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to Solenic Medical Inc, its developer, in a media release.
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Bacteriophages, or phages, may play a significant role in treating complex bacterial infections in prosthetic joints, according to new Mayo Clinic research.
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Spinal cord stimulators commonly implanted to help relieve chronic pain could add sensory feedback to a prosthetic arm, according to researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, in an eLife study.
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Engineers from the University of Michigan have developed a robotic prosthetic leg prototype that they suggest offers a more natural gait while also being quieter and more energy efficient than other designs.
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Dr Anton Johannesson, CPO, Clinical Manager of Prosthetics at Össur Clinics, has been named a 2020 recipient of the Howard R. Thranhardt Award, which is presented annually by the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) to recognize individuals committed to advancing O&P education and research, the company announces.
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