Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amputees in 16th century Europe commissioned iron hands from artisans, many of whom had never made prostheses before. Lernestål, ...

Researchers at Guilin University of Electronic Technology in China have developed a new vision-integrated prosthetic system ...

Advanced electronic sensors and circuitry combined with computer modeling and simulation are two of the leading technologies driving developments in robotic control technology for bringing specialized ...

Limb loss can bring the darkest days to the brightest individuals. But Keith Walton, who uses a prosthetic leg, put his best foot forward to help spread a message many need to hear: If he can get ...

A rare circulatory problem required Emily Wheldon to have her left arm amputated three years ago. Her brain still thinks it's there. "Most days, it just feels like I've got my arm next to me," she ...

NUSEIRAT, Gaza Strip — Sitting in her wheelchair, Haneen al-Mabhouh dreams of rebuilding her family, of cradling a new baby. She dreams of walking again. But with her leg gone, her life in Gaza is on ...

The cost of a new limb can add up over a lifetime. April 25, 2013— -- The price of a new prosthetic leg can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000. But even the most expensive prosthetic limbs are ...

Gaza amputees struggle to rebuild lives as the enclave faces shortages of prosthetic limbs The World Health Organization says Israel’s bombardment in Gaza for the past two years has left tens of ...