Knee kinematics were evaluated qualitatively by animations of the anatomic landmark points and quantitatively by modified Grood and Suntay kinematic calculations for joint rotations at each time point ...

How do microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees differ from traditional prosthetic knees? These prosthetics are a big change from traditional models. The knees are designed with a programmable ...

Retired Army Sgt. Max Ramsey, 42, recently traded his X2 microprocessor knee for the latest innovation in prosthetics at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). The X3 waterproof and ...

A new lower-limb prosthetic developed at Vanderbilt University allows amputees to walk without the leg-dragging gait characteristic of conventional artificial legs. The device uses the latest advances ...

April 23, 2009 An artificial knee costing just USD$20 promises to deliver much needed help to amputees who are disadvantaged or impoverished – particularly when the price of high-end titanium knee ...

Dermatitis. 2009;20(2):E4-E9. Testing for metal sensitivity to predict future sensitivity reactions to orthopedic implants is imperfect. There are several methods, including patch testing, intradermal ...

When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options last year, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs. Adams, 51, lost his right leg to cancer 40 years ago, and he ...

The following guidelines will discuss precautions to protect your new knee joint, exercises to increase your knee strength and range of motion, and techniques to manage activities of daily living to ...