A middle-aged running revolution has seen a surge in joint and muscle injuries with many sufferers needing knee or hips ...

Orthopedic surgeons perform almost 700,000 knee replacements in the United States each year, and the procedure has a high success rate in alleviating pain and restoring an active lifestyle. It’s not ...

Some plans may only cover certain aspects of the implant, like abutments or crowns, while you must cover the rest out of your pocket. Dental implants are medical devices designed to replace ...

The future of medicine just might include prosthetic penises that can be printed on demand. In a study out this month, scientists have demonstrated that their 3D-printed penile implant can restore ...

A team of engineers has recently created a breakthrough prosthetic hand that can deftly handle everyday objects, from plush toys to water bottles, adjusting its grip to avoid damaging them. In doing ...

‘With a knee, it’s a funny joint because you can have quite severe arthritis according to an X-ray ... and their symptoms ... the DePuy’s ASR hip implant was recalled because the metal ...

DUBLIN, March 8 (Reuters) - France captain Antoine Dupont suffered a potentially serious knee injury in his team's 42-27 Six Nations victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, angry coach Fabien ...

Few things are more dreaded among professional athletes than a knee injury. Despite their best efforts, many of them have experienced knee pain associated with injuries like ACL tears and had to ...

A tale as old as time – an athlete suffers a devastating knee injury, and their dreams ... These patients not only had better tissue quality at the implant site, but their surrounding cartilage ...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have come up with a better prosthetic hand that uses a hybrid design to carefully grip various objects with just the right amount of pressure. The robotic ...

If your creakiness is concentrated in your back and lower body, a handy little knee pillow might be all you need to feel better in the morning. Designed to fit comfortably and snugly between your ...

BALTIMORE — When someone loses a hand, today’s prosthetic options force painful compromises. Rigid prosthetics offer strength but can’t handle delicate objects gently. Soft robotic alternatives ...