The process for duplicating prosthetic legs has essentially remained the same for over 30 years. When transferring the alignment of the original prosthesis, doctors use a metal alignment fixture to ...

Mechanics and kinematics of the knee joint following total knee replacement are related to the mechanics and kinematics of the normal knee. Some of the important new variables introduced include the ...

A start-up company in San Diego is creating artificial limbs with a 3D printer. They say their digital system can be a cheaper, faster way to customize prosthetics. KPBS science and technology ...

IT’S NOT EVERY DAY THAT YOU SEE SOMEONE WALKING WITH THE FOOT ON THEIR PROSTHETIC LEG FACING BACKWARDS, BUT THIS IS A REALITY FOR ROSS HOLLAND. IT’S SO MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE. IT’S SO MUCH EASIER.

A company called Ossur based in Iceland creates some of the most advanced bionic lower limb prosthetic devices available. The lower leg prosthetic devices that the company builds have the ability to ...

Articular stresses that affect the longevity of total knee arthroplasty are dependent on the design of the prosthetic components and on surgical technique. The stresses associated with failures are ...