I have been an above-knee amputee for over 50 years. For the first 30 years, my prosthesis was balsa wood with a simple mechanical knee. I fell a lot, could only walk at one fixed speed, would sweat ...

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that combines two processes for personalizing robotic prosthetic devices to both ...

Kicking a ball or climbing stairs with ease after a leg amputation above the knee is now within reach. Researchers at MIT have developed a bionic knee that redefines mobility for above-the-knee ...

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a method to restore astoundingly natural movement in people who have had leg amputations above the knee. Rather than fit ...

Internet commenters were delighted after one couple showed off their dancing skills in a heartwarming video. In a viral Reddit post published on r/MadeMeSmile, Redditor u/benhundben (otherwise ...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Above-knee amputees from across the country gathered in Duncan this week for a unique camp that pairs prosthetic “super users” with those still learning to adapt. The Dream Team ...

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.