When Joseph Alvarado showed up to a mobility clinic at Rice University, the 15-year-old went in expecting to learn tips on how to maneuver with his prosthetic leg. What he didn’t expect was receiving ...

A team of biomedical researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new type of prosthetic leg that is more energy efficient, quieter and gives users a more natural gait than other ...

CANDLER, N.C. - Zoe Smith locked eyes with her coach from across a makeshift gym littered with small children practicing forward rolls and cartwheels. The 10-year-old took a deep breath and leaned ...

If his physician determines he is a candidate for an artificial leg, there are many factors which affect the success of a prosthesis and the amputee’s ability to properly utilize the device. Some ...

The most advanced new surgical procedure, AMI, addresses proprioception. This refers to the ability to sense position and movement. In an intact human arm or leg, muscles work in pairs. When a bicep ...

MUNSTER, Ind. (WLS) -- An early birthday present for a soon-to-be 5-year-old Indiana girl may be a life-changer. She's just received a new prosthetic leg that promises to keep up with her. Heather ...

Scottish Rite for Children’s Certified Licensed Prosthetist Dwight Putnam has dedicated his career to making the world more accessible to children and adolescents who are missing limbs. He is shown in ...