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We go into depth, cut through the medical jargon with straightforward, expert-reviewed articles — all designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself and the people you love.
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No BS Prosthetic Knees Designed for Extreme Winter Sports
February 03, 2019
Winter is an exciting season for most athletes because it means being able to enjoy winter sports. And for adaptive athletes, there is no better time to fully engage in extreme winter sports as we are witnessing another golden period for prosthetics. Emerging prosthetic technologies now address a wider range of needs outside of what is needed b...
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Heed the Call of the Mountains with the Ottobock ProCarve
December 06, 2018
Carving through fresh powder was once seen as a difficult feat—even considered “off limits” to many amputees—is now made possible with the help of...
Carving through fresh powder was once seen as a difficult feat—even considered “off limits” to many amputees—is now made possible with the help of...
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Prosthetic Covers: The Basics
November 29, 2018
Just like fashionable eyewear, prosthetic covers can highlight the beauty of the human body through 3D scans, design, and other print technologies...
Just like fashionable eyewear, prosthetic covers can highlight the beauty of the human body through 3D scans, design, and other print technologies...
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Prosthetic Leg: To Cover or Not to Cover?
November 06, 2018
When I first started my career as a Prosthetist in the late 90s, most—if not all—of my patients preferred to cover their prosthetic legs. Leaving ...
When I first started my career as a Prosthetist in the late 90s, most—if not all—of my patients preferred to cover their prosthetic legs. Leaving ...
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Freedom with FIN: 3D-Printed Artificial Limb Brings Amputees Back in the Water
October 21, 2018
The FIN is a 3D-printed artificial limb that is usable on both land and water, which allows amputees to use it freely without the need to change t...
The FIN is a 3D-printed artificial limb that is usable on both land and water, which allows amputees to use it freely without the need to change t...
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Self-Cooling Prosthetics: Where Are They?
October 02, 2018
Despite the many advancements in technology we’ve had, we have yet to see a prosthetic that solved the simple problem of temperature control. Most...
Despite the many advancements in technology we’ve had, we have yet to see a prosthetic that solved the simple problem of temperature control. Most...
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