Prosthetics: Publications and Resources

Summary: The Artificial Limb Information database at Disabled World (DW) includes a wide array of publications related to artificial limbs. This collection features research articles, news updates, and informative guides on various types of prostheses, including recent technological advancements and developments in prosthetic design. It covers topics such as the functionality of different prosthetic limbs, new surgical techniques for better integration, the impact of materials like carbon fiber, and the cost considerations of prosthetic devices. This database also delves into the everyday experiences of users, offering insights into both the functional and cosmetic aspects of prosthetics.

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Prosthetics: Publications and Resources (72 Items)
Title & Author	Ed	Publish Revised
Mind-Controlled Bionic Legs Restore Natural Gait for Amputees - Massachusetts Institute of Technology		2024/07/01
Sensory-Motor Hand Prosthesis With Integrated Thermal Feedback - School of Advanced Studies Sant'Anna		2024/02/09
New Bionic Implant Allows Control Over All Bionic Hand Fingers - Chalmers University of Technology		2023/07/13 2023/10/09
Temperature Feedback Allows Amputees to Feel Warmth in a Missing Hand - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne	✓	2023/05/18 2025/02/11
Bionic Arm Restores Natural Behaviors in Patients with Upper Limb Amputations - Cleveland Clinic		2021/09/02 2023/09/20
Prosthetic Hands - New E-Dermis Brings Sense of Touch and Pain - Johns Hopkins University		2018/06/27
Prosthetic Arms Stimulate Nerves with Controlled Sensory Feedback - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign		2018/04/27
Students Create 3D Printed Robot Prosthetic Limb for Amputees - University of Manchester		2018/03/26 2018/03/27
Tremor Suppression Gloves for People With Parkinson's Disease - University of Western Ontario	✓	2018/03/10 2025/01/23
Prosthetic Limbs Represented Like Hands in Brain - University College London		2018/03/09
Amputees Can Learn to Control Robotic Arm with Mind Power - University of Chicago Medical Center		2017/11/27
Working with Smart Materials to Make Prosthetic Limbs More Lifelike - University of Houston		2017/10/12
Implanted Neuroprosthesis Enhances Stroke Patient Walking Speed and Mobility - Wolters Kluwer Health	✓ ✓	2016/05/31 2025/04/18
Prosthetics to Suit for Women's High Heel Shoes - Johns Hopkins University		2016/05/27 2020/05/27
Improving Prosthetics and Lives of Amputees - Orthopaedic Research Society		2016/03/08 2020/07/12
Bionic Fingertip Allows Amputee to Feels Texture - Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne		2016/03/08 2020/07/13
CES 2016: The Gift of 3D Printed Prosthetic Limbs - ROBO 3D		2016/01/05 2018/10/07
Amputee Receives Lifelike Bebionic Bionic Hand - Steeper		2015/06/16 2021/08/17
Restoring Amputees Sense of Touch - Case Western Reserve University		2015/02/10
Microprocessor Controlled Leg Puts Jim's Lifestyle Back on Track - Ottobock		2015/01/13
Neuro-prosthetics for Paralysis - Flexible Implant Slips into Spinal Cord - Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne		2015/01/11
Mind Controlled Robot Arm Prosthetic - University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences		2014/12/17 2021/10/01
Robot Control Theory to Improve Prosthetic Legs - University of Texas at Dallas		2014/12/05 2018/06/21
Impact of Power Prosthetic Failures on Amputees - North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill		2014/11/21 2020/11/20
Electrical Stimulator Helps Stroke Victim Recover from Paralyzed Foot and Ankle - Ottobock		2014/11/12 2021/10/18
Creating Artificial Real Feelings in Prosthetics - Case Western Reserve University		2014/10/24
3D Printed Face Prosthesis for Eye Cancer Patients - American Academy of Ophthalmology		2014/10/20 2020/01/06
Supporting Amputees - Ottobock C-Leg Prosthesis - Ottobock		2014/10/04 2018/11/08
Mechanized System to Improve Nerve Damaged Hands - David Stauth		2014/09/26 2020/12/17
Paralyzed Soldier Runs for First Time in 7 Years - Ottobock		2014/09/10 2024/05/11
Ottobock Prosthetic Legs - A 100 Year History - Ottobock	✓ ✓	2014/09/09 2026/01/04
SynTouch BioTac Prosthetics: Human-like Touch - Thomas C. Weiss		2014/07/13 2021/08/30
Genium X3 Waterproof Bionic Leg from Ottobock - Ottobock		2014/06/18 2021/11/27
Neurogrid Circuit Board 9,000 Times Faster - Stanford University		2014/04/28 2025/03/15
Bionic Hand Allows Amputee to Feel in Real-time - Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne		2014/02/05 2021/09/07
Mike Stoneman Regains Mobility After Being Fitted with a C-Leg from Ottobock - Ottobock		2013/12/12 2019/03/06
Study Shows Prosthetic Hands Viewed as Eerie - University of Manchester		2013/11/12
MyGait FES Device for Drop Foot by Ottobock - Ottobock	✓ ✓	2013/08/22 2026/03/16
ActiGait Neuroprosthesis Restores Mobility - Ottobock		2013/07/23
Fingernails Clue to Human Limb Regeneration - NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine		2013/06/14 2022/01/28
Touch Bionics: Realistic and Functional Hand Prostheses - Thomas C. Weiss	✓ ✓	2013/05/06 2025/08/05
Creating Phantom Sensation in Non-amputees - Ian C. Langtree	✓	2013/04/15 2025/02/11
VA Change from Traditional Prosthetics to Personal Bionics - Ian C. Langtree		2013/02/12 2022/02/17
Total Hip Replacement Cost and Pricing Difficulties - JAMA and Archives Journals		2013/02/11
Synthetic Plastic Skin - Touch-sensitive and Heals Itself - Stanford School of Engineering		2012/11/13
The New Breed of Affordable Artificial Limbs - Joseph Hill		2012/10/12 2014/04/27
JACO Robotic Arm Tested by Hereward College Students - Liviu Manda		2012/06/04 2018/06/21
OttoBock Genium Prosthetic Leg - OttoBock Healthcare		2011/11/09 2021/12/03
Only Man in Turkey to Live Without a Heart - SynCardia Systems, Inc.		2011/09/29
Radiation Boost Makes Artificial Joints Last Longer - Inderscience Publishers		2011/09/25
Bionic Leg Gives Amputees a More Natural Walk - Vanderbilt University		2011/08/18
Next Generation C-Leg from Ottobock - Ottobock		2011/08/09 2018/11/08
Cricothyrotomy FX Prosthetic Crike - Amputees in Action Ltd		2011/06/27 2019/05/03
How to Leave Your Body: Brain's Body Image is Negotiable - Karolinska Institutet		2011/02/20 2022/05/31
Dangers of Metal-On-Metal Hip Components Used In Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons		2011/02/13 2017/06/06
Phantom Limb Sensation More Common than Previously Thought - Elsevier	✓	2010/09/24 2025/02/11
Patients Should Expect Long Life from Joint Replacements - The Krauss Center for Joint Replacement		2010/09/12 2010/11/03
Next-gen Hand Prosthesis Eases Phantom Limb Pain - Friedrich-Schiller-Universitat Jena	✓	2010/08/08 2025/02/11
Younger Patients Opting for Total Hip Replacement Surgery - Coastal Orthopedics		2010/06/30
Synthetic Eye Prosthesis - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft		2010/05/20 2016/06/12
Touch Bionics Unveils New i-LIMB Pulse - Touch Bionics		2010/05/05
Athletes with Disabilities Network to Inspire Amputees to Become Athletes of the Future - Plastics Make it Possible		2010/03/04 2015/03/18
Hand Movement Using Brain Signals for Movement Impaired - Society for Neuroscience		2010/03/03 2026/03/30
Biomedical Implants from Metal Foam with Similar Elasticity to Bone - North Carolina State University		2010/02/16
Artificial Muscles Restore Ability to Blink - University of California - Davis - Health System		2010/01/18 2024/04/15
Hand Amputation May Result in Altered Perception Around the Hands - Association for Psychological Science		2010/01/06 2026/03/29
Enhancing Prosthesis of Amputated Legs - Elhuyar Fundazioa		2009/07/18 2016/06/12
Prosthetics Costs: The High Price of Prosthetic Limbs - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/05/30 2025/06/14
Middle Ear Surgery - Ossiculoplasty and Stapedioplasty with Titanium Prostheses - Sandip Savaliya		2009/05/30
Prosthetic Parity: Ensuring Fair Insurance Coverage for Amputees - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/05/30 2025/06/14
Increased Freedom for Amputees with Advances in Prosthetic Devices - Aldene Fredenburg		2009/05/30 2026/03/30
VA Studies Advanced Prosthetic Arm - Department of Veterans Affairs		2009/05/29

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