(16.5 cm) of clearance. The Element DS has a titanium core pyramid that easily adapts to all lower extremity designs. In addition, the low clearance leaves room for complimentary components such ...
Its plantar/dorsi-flexion range reduces damaging forces on the residual limb and greatly enhances stability on slopes and slippery surfaces. By simply pressing a button the wearer can control ...
A new kind of prosthetic limb depends on carbon fibre and computer chips—and the reëngineering of muscles, tendons, and bone.
After analysing emergency medical data, the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that at least 94,000 people are ...
Prosthetists are specifically trained to work with prostheses, such as artificial limbs and other body parts. All orthotists and prosthetists must complete a master's degree in orthotics and ...
The cost of lower-limb prosthetics varies greatly depending on type, from £1,000 to over £50,000. A government fund set up in 2017 means any eligible child can obtain a sports prosthetic through ...