People with a prosthesis attached directly to their skeleton can hear by means of vibrations in their implant. This sound transmission through bones is an important part of osseoperception -- sensory ...

There is a minimal risk for severe infection with osseointegrated implants, a newer prosthetic system, press-fitted directly into the femur bone, that enables bone growth over a metal, robotic ...

If you or someone you know is an amputee, then you know prostheses are invaluable for leading a more active life. However, traditional prostheses can often be painful to wear, causing skin tears and ...

A new study found minimal risk for severe infection with osseointegrated implants -- a newer prosthetic system, press-fitted directly into the femur bone -- that enables bone growth over a metal, ...

A novel osseointegrated (bone-anchored) implant system gives patients new opportunities in their daily life and professional activities. In January 2013 a Swedish arm amputee was the first person in ...

Results Published in The Journal of Laryngology & Otology Support Use of Active Middle Ear Implants in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Sensorineural Hearing Loss Who Have Struggled with Hearing Aids ...

The osseointegrated artificial joint dramatically improves the range of movement for forearm amputees, something which could contribute significantly to everyday quality of life. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...