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How Ultrasound Tech Can Help Improve Below-Knee Prosthetic Socket Fit
September 10, 2024
Below-knee prosthetic users often encounter challenges in achieving a comfortable prosthetic socket fit, resulting in residual limb pain and instab...
Below-knee prosthetic users often encounter challenges in achieving a comfortable prosthetic socket fit, resulting in residual limb pain and instab...
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New MIT Method Uses Light to Control Muscles, Potentially Solving Prosthesis Issues
August 20, 2024
The use of electricity to control muscles has been explored in prosthetics for years, but it has some problems, like rapid muscle fatigue and limit...
The use of electricity to control muscles has been explored in prosthetics for years, but it has some problems, like rapid muscle fatigue and limit...
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