Researchers unveiled a new soft prosthetic hand that combines the natural coordination patterns of our fingers with the decoding of motoneuron activity in the spinal column.

Excluding the 60 percent of elderly diabetic patients, the remaining 40 percent amputations result from birth defects and ...

In trials with rabbits and pigs that had damaged penis tissue, the 3D printed penis was able to restore sexual function. It ...

A team of engineers has recently created a breakthrough prosthetic hand that can deftly handle everyday objects.

The team then equipped Fidati’s prosthetic with heat-sensitive sensors, and small devices called thermodes, which can apply ...

Another patient, Francesca Rossi, described the feeling as "beautiful," adding that her phantom limb "does not feel phantom ...

When a bout of flu gave Adam Smith the shakes, he laid down for a rest — when he “awoke” three weeks later it was to the ...

Additionally, NASA has research programs to develop functional aids for individuals with disabilities in current U.S. spacecraft. A functional aid is any device that improves someone’s independence, ...

Recent advancements in technology have revolutionized the world of assistive and medical tools, and prosthetic limbs are no exception. We've come a long way from the rigid, purely cosmetic ...