Researchers from Imperial College London and the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom say the key for people with below-knee amputations to improve their mobility could be to strengthen the hip muscles. EurekAlert! published a news release from the...
Johns Hopkins Engineering Students Develop Gaming Prostheses for Amputees
This article is reprinted with permission from Johns Hopkins University and its news website, the Hub. Aubrey Morse/Feb. 6 A small group of Johns Hopkins University undergraduates were introduced to the field of upper-limb prosthesis during an Intersession course...
Results of Economic Study of the OPRA(TM)Implant System Show Long-term Benefits for Transfemoral Amputees in the U.S.
Data from the first cost-effectiveness analysis for the U.S. covering the lifetime costs and effectiveness of the OPRA™ Implant System for transfemoral use in amputees versus a socket prosthesis was presented at the 99th Annual American Congress of Rehabilitation...
Further Research Needed to Evaluate Sensory Differences in Balance and Gait of Lower Limb Amputees
A study published in the journal Gait & Posture aimed to determine how sensory impairments in the lower extremities related to performance with common clinical, functional measures of balance and gait in individuals with lower-limb amputation. Researchers studied...
Intergrum OPRA(TM) Implant System gets Patent Approval
This article is adapted in part with permission from Integrum. Integrum, the proprietor of the revolutionary OPRA Implant System, has been granted patent approval from the US Patent and Trade Organization. The OPRA™ Implant System is an innovative bone-anchored...
Hispanic Heritage Month: The Lucha (Fight) Continues for Health Equity in Hispanic/LatinX Patients
This article, authored by Omar A. Escontrías, DrPH, MPH, Vice President of Research, Education & Programs, is reprinted in full with permission from the National Health Council. September 15 marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanics/Latinx are one...
Mind Over Matter: Helping Amputees Regain Their Independence
UNLV-led research advances rehabilitation for those living with artificial limbs. This article, written by John Domol was originally published by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is reprinted with permission. There are more than two million people living with...
Get Counted: Limb Loss and Preservation Registry
Kenton Kaufman joined us at the 2022 National Conference to talk about the current national effort to create a Limb Loss and Preservation Registry. The need for this is starkly illustrated through the lack of available current data. If you weren’t aware, there is: No...
Key Revelation from the Largest Survey of People with Limb Loss and Limb Difference
The Amputee Coalition 2022 National Conference provided a wealth of information and resources for the limb loss and limb difference community. Information shared during the event will have lasting impact and emphasize areas of need and focus in the years ahead. Let’s...
Understanding the Complex Care Needs of People with Limb Loss and Limb Difference
Introduction Little is known about the more than 2.1 million people living with limb loss and limb difference (PwLL/LD) and their challenges accessing appropriate and quality care. This community experiences complex health needs, including the availability and quality...