Artificial finger joints are becoming more common, and typically take the form of either silicone or standard implants. According to Fraunhofer, however, the silicone implants often come loose from ...

Ever wonder how long that artificial finger joint will last? Or how about that cheek implant? What’s the recovery time from surgery for a new elbow? What’s the hospital bill going to look like if you ...

Millions of people have hobbled into operating rooms hoping to walk out with shiny new artificial knees or hips that would carry them into futures free of pain or disability. In this country alone, ...

Ever wonder how long that artificial finger joint will last? Or how about that cheek implant? What’s the recovery time from surgery for a new elbow? What’s the hospital bill going to look like if you ...

A programmable metamaterial finger can lock into four positions without electronics. A simpler, more functional future for prosthetic hands.

By optimising the stiffness in this way, they successfully achieved custom-shaped and -sized parts that offer the required flexibility and strength. Current artificial finger joint replacements, for ...

Using a new 3D printing process, University of Nottingham researchers have discovered how to tailor-make artificial body parts and other medical devices with built-in functionality that offers better ...

Prosthetic legs have gotten an image boost recently, thanks to the high-performance carbon-fiber springs worn by the likes of Oscar Pistorius and Aimee Mullins. But prosthetic arms still call to mind ...

Severe pain from arthritis in your middle knuckle (PIP joint) may require replacement (arthroplasty). Silicone replacements are the most common. They tend to have the best results and typically last ...