An implant is placed into each of the two bones of the forearm—the ulna and radius—and then a wrist-like artificial joint acts as an interface between these two implants and the prosthetic hand. There ...

Researchers have developed a prosthetic joint that connects directly to the forearm bones of an amputee, allowing them to use a prosthesis with a wrist-like rotary movement. Use of the new joint could ...

A Korean company recently garnered attention by showcasing robotic prostheses and artificial limbs to 50 recipients of national merit. These robotic assistive devices play a crucial role in supporting ...

Hope has today been raised for thousands of arm amputees after scientists have created a pioneering new artificial joint. Patients who have lost their arms struggle to fully rotate their wrist with ...

A new artificial joint restores important wrist-like movements to forearm amputees, something which could dramatically improve their quality of life. A new artificial joint restores important ...