Don't tell Jim Wilkes that he can't do something. Odds are, he'll prove you wrong. The Folsom long-distance cyclist is an above-the-knee amputee. A knee injury was misdiagnosed, leading to a series of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — A study presented here showed similar complication and reoperation rates, as well as Knee Society ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (OPRA) Implant System, the first implant system marketed in the U.S. for adults who ...

A new study, led by researchers from the University of Sheffield and published in BJS Open, highlights the urgent need to improve care and prevention strategies, especially for people with diabetes.

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 ...

FDA approved the first implant system for adults who have above-the-knee amputations and might not be able to use a conventional socket prosthetic device. The Osseoanchored Prostheses for the ...

A new experimental exoskeleton developed by mechanical engineers at the University of Utah’s Bionic Engineering Lab enables an amputee to walk with much less effort, while restoring strength and range ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla (WFLA) — A Manatee County mother of three wants someone held accountable. Hailey Van Dam had an above-the-knee amputation, which she believes could have been prevented. Thanks for ...

SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (OPRA) Implant System, the first ...