Hanger sending artificial limbs to Haiti Jul 22, 2010
Hanger Orthopedics sending artificial limbs to Haiti - Washington Business Journal ... Hanger Orthopedics sending artificial limbs to Haiti. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Cat fitted with 'bionic' feet Jul 10, 2010
Fitzpatrick believes the cat's prosthetic surgery could lead to similar advancements for human amputees needing artificial limbs. "As long as it's in the interest of my patient, if everything works well, we can apply this to human victims," he said. (CNN -- World)
Haiti’s amputees learn to walk again Jun 27, 2010
The workshop where prostheses are made is equipped with lathes, ovens to heat and shape plastic, drills, saws, hammers and pliers to fine-tune the artificial limbs. Dozens of plastic legs line the walls, in varying shades of brown to match skin tones. (The Palm Beach Post)
- Surgery puts the spring back in Oscars step Jun 27, 2010
Oscars owners said they hoped his new paws would also further the technology for developing artificial limbs for humans ... Giving a cat artificial limbs is a very novel solution, Johnston said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Train to U.S. spits out mutilated migrants Jun 26, 2010
Their hope now lies with a nurse who raises money to get artificial limbs. Editor's note: This story contains graphic details of amputee accidents that may be distressing to some readers. (CNN)
British cat that lost paws in accident goes bionic Jun 26, 2010
Oscar's owners said they hoped his new paws would also further the technology for developing artificial limbs for humans ... "Giving a cat artificial limbs is a very novel solution." Johnston said that while there are many "perfectly happy" three-legged cats and dogs, animals that lose two legs do not usually fare as well. (AZCentral -- News)
Prosthetics office makes move to Prince Jun 20, 2010
Atlanta Prosthetics, which has been in Athens for about eight years, designs, constructs and fit artificial limbs and orthopedic devices for physically challenged patients. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 20, 2010. (Athens Banner-Herald)
For Silicon Valley Exec, His Wish Is Robots' Command Jun 3, 2010
When he was a child, he imagined becoming a surgeon and working with artificial limbs controlled by patients' thoughts. "We're now seeing lots of advances in prosthetics and brain-machine interfaces," he says. (BusinessWeek)
Finding the Soft Spot: Researcher Develops Tool to Measure Tissue Damage in the Bedridden and Paralyzed May 22, 2010
ScienceDaily (May 21, 2010) There's currently no reliable tool to help prosthetic developers fit artificial limbs without ensuing discomfort or pain, or tell medical personnel when bed-ridden patients need to be moved to avoid bedsores and other problems ... Gefen's monitor could also be a boon to limb amputation surgery and the implantation of artificial limbs ... Previously, he determined the best bone structures for surgeons to create when amputating a limb, and the new device can recommend... (Science Daily)
http://slate.me/bPl0Bc May 1, 2010
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Artificial legs for pets Apr 30, 2010
Marcellin-Little made two different artificial limbs for him. But because of Cassidy's odd-shaped leg, the devices didn't stay on. (AZCentral -- Health)
Jaipur NGO holds limb camp in Iraq Apr 25, 2010
The Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayta Samiti (BMVSS) provided 882 Iraqis artificial limbs during the camp while 75 people were given crutches free of cost ... "In all, 882 persons were equipped with artificial limbs of whom 42 were provided artificial limbs on both their legs," Mehta said ... Mehta said the Iraqi amputees accepted and adopted the 'Jaipur Foot and the Stanford Jaipur Knee' artificial limbs because of its simple technology and its light weight. (India Times, India)
UM team helps amputees in Haiti Apr 24, 2010
The artificial limbs will arrive in Haiti in two weeks. Doctors hope to fit over 1,800 Haitians with artificial limbs in the next year. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Jaipur Foot: India's gift to Iraq Apr 2, 2010
Mehta (72) has been camping in Baghdad along with volunteers of his Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti since March 17 and has given scores of people a new lease of life by fitting them with artificial limbs. Mehta promises to give 1,000 Iraqis a chance to walk again. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Overlooked Medical Deductions Mar 28, 2010
This includes an extra pair of eyeglasses or set of contact lenses, false teeth, hearing aids and artificial limbs. 4. (FOX61, CT)
'Repo Men'? Creepo Men is more like it Mar 22, 2010
Give the boys a hand: Jude Law and Forest Whitaker repossess artificial limbs. ABOUT THE MOVIE. (USA Today -- Life)
Next-Gen Scientists Honored for Evolving Medicine and Renewables [Slide Show] Mar 4, 2010
He is looking to China or Taiwan as possible sites for mass producing prosthetics, although he wants the assembly work to be done locally, in the countries where the artificial limbs will be used. Just as Naber did in making a prosthetic entirely from recycled materials, Rafiee's work likewise has a green hue. (Scientific American)
Vets: 'Locker' gets it right, wrong Feb 17, 2010
Walking on artificial limbs just across the room is Army Spec. Christopher Levi, 26, who says he can't wait to see the movie. (USA Today)
Haiti: What to Do with a Nation of Amputees Feb 17, 2010
It looks even harder after the earthquake, given the overwhelming demand for artificial limbs: of the 250,000 people injured, doctors estimate as many as 100,000 are amputees. And that doesn't count the victims who will probably need limbs amputated down the line because of wound infections. (Time.com)
Iraq turns to helping its amputees Feb 14, 2010
"We don't have enough resin, we don't have enough fake joints and we don't have enough technicians," said Dr. Thamir Aziz, who helps oversee the production of artificial limbs at Baghdad's Medical Rehabilitation Center, the biggest center for prosthetics and one of 18 around Iraq. Metal leg supports have just arrived after a two-year wait, he said. (MSNBC -- International)
Locust Study Promises New Insights Into Limb Control Feb 10, 2010
18, 2007) Neuroscientists have developed a novel approach for measuring and deciphering brain activity that holds out promise of providing improved movements of natural or artificial limbs by those who have. . (Science Daily)
NH high-tech, prosthetics companies help Haitians Feb 10, 2010
The team has been sending photos of the injured with other personal information daily to New Hampshire-based New England Brace Co., which is volunteering its services as it prepares to 00000E27 make artificial limbs and collaborate with other prosthetics companies to come up with treatment plans for the patients; it plans to hold fundraising events to help send teams of workers to Haiti in the coming months ... Calhoun said other prosthetics companies, such as Ossur and Otto Bock, which are... (Concord Monitor)
Global Relief’s software helps speed rescue and repair efforts in Haiti Feb 8, 2010
Healing Hands transmitted the data to prosthetics companies around the world that may be able to supply artificial limbs. Global Relief is the brainchild of Michael Gray, a former US Department of State official who grew frustrated with efforts to collect data in Serbia in 1998 and in Afghanistan in 2001. (Boston Globe)
From "Beyond Humanity" to Opportunity Feb 5, 2010
"We're just finishing the resuscitation of Haiti," he continued, "and now we have to really look at rebuilding, because there's not a building standing that shouldn't be torn down and, most of the buildings, the ceilings are in the basement. So it's just beyond belief. "In addition to the over 100,000 deaths, there's more than that people who are seriously injured and need care: They need artificial limbs, they need surgeries. And the baseline that we started with was millions of people who have... (CBS News -- World)
New amputees worry about life ahead Feb 5, 2010
Aid groups are setting up three temporary labs, says Al Ingersol of Minneapolis, who fits artificial limbs ... Healing Hands was Haiti's largest provider of artificial limbs before the quake, Ingersol says. (USA Today -- News)
Life gets tougher for amputees Jan 28, 2010
Used prosthetics will be particularly beneficial in Haiti, where manufacturing artificial limbs is likely to be difficult, said Heather Mills, a U.N. Association goodwill ambassador ... She has since been active in charities to clear land mines and provide artificial limbs to tens of thousands of people. (CNN -- World)
Customizing Prosthetics Jan 25, 2010
The artificial limbs are made usingthe latest materials such as silcone liner that's a healthier synthetic on the skin. Digital scanning technologycan pin point exactly where modifications in the prosthetic need to be made for greater flexibility, comfort and freedom. (W-USA News, DC)
Time at ease for war's wounded Jan 22, 2010
New vascular surgical techniques, computerized limbs that react to impulses in the body and plastic and carbon artificial limbs that bend like diving boards are some of the breakthroughs allowing disabled veterans to live full lives, said Daniel Morgan, head of prosthetics at Stratton VA.. Michael and Ed Brown were born fighters. (Albany Times Union)
UM doctor returns from Haiti Jan 20, 2010
"There are tens of thousands amputees. There is not one prosthetic placed to give artificial limbs. There's no wheelchairs or canes or crutches.". Green is also credited for coordinating all of the countries and the U.S. military's medical staff, as well as setting up urgent care stations in Haiti. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
US Vets Return To See Grim Legacy Of Vietnam War Jan 18, 2010
It also assists the injured, providing them with artificial limbs, small loans and job training. The program operates a hotline and has trained two teams to respond quickly when residents spot explosives. (CBS News -- World)
Selfless faith Jan 10, 2010
At the medical camp in Palitana town the spiritual becomes practical: doctors fit patients with artificial limbs and callipers. Some are given crutches and wheelchairs. (BBC News -- South Asia)
