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·June 2, 2018·6 min read

Surgical Technique Improves Sensation and Control of Prosthetic Limbs

Researchers have developed a new neural interface that is able to relay commands from the central nervous system to a robotic prosthesis.

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·March 14, 2018·4 min read

A Way to Restore Movement Sensation in Upper Limb Amputation Patients

Researchers have developed a new method of restoring movement sensation for upper limb amputees. The researchers used small robots to vibrate muscles in order to 'turn on' movement sensations.

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·January 7, 2018·5 min read

Bionic Reconstruction: Restoration at the Psychological Interface

Researchers publish guidelines to help determine whether a patient is psychologically suitable for bionic hand reconstruction following amputation.

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·December 6, 2017·6 min read

Brain Remaps Itself in Child with Double Hand Transplant

Researchers report massive cortical reorganization was reversed in a child who received a double hand transplant following amputation in infancy.

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·May 24, 2017·4 min read

How Hand Amputation and Reattachment Affect the Brain

Researchers have discovered specific neurochemical changes in brain regions associated with brain remapping following amputation. Also, these changes may persist once the limb is reattached.

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·April 28, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Connect First Click On Arm Prosthesis to Nerves

A new 'click on' prosthetic arm allow can be controlled by thought.

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·February 6, 2017·5 min read

Prosthetic Arm Technology That Detects Spinal Nerve Signals

A newly developed sensor for prosthetic arms can detect spinal motor neuron signals, a new study reports.

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·December 2, 2016·7 min read

Phantom Movements in Augmented Reality Helps Patients With Phantom Limb Pain

Researchers have developed a new method that utilizes both machine learning and augmented reality to help treat those with chronic phantom limb pain following amputation.

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·November 28, 2016·5 min read

Worm Offers New Hope For Human Limb Regeneration

Researchers believe that if they can unlock the genetic network that allows acorn worms to regenerate body parts, they may be able to regenerate human limbs.