Double amputeeProstheticProstheticsLimbsUpper-limb amputeesThousands of amputeesRehabilitation of amputeesQuadruple amputeeTransradial AmputeesProsthesesCoalitionAmputationRobotic handsBilateralPhantomHandTraumaKneeVeteranLowerSupportBoneRestorePatientFeelLossStudyArtificialYoungOffersChanged livesLifeCareServicesMakeWorldwideParentsScaleLegsGoalYears
Double amputee9
- Watch two videos of a double amputee ICAN patient walking. (massgeneral.org)
- A double amputee patient of the Mass General Interdisciplinary Care for Amputees Network (ICAN) walking. (massgeneral.org)
- After an excruciating and absurd debate, double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius will be allowed to compete in the Olympics. (popsci.com)
- The panel was not persuaded that there was sufficient evidence of any metabolic advantage in favor of a double-amputee using the Cheetah Flex-Foot," CAS said. (popsci.com)
- FBI officials in Florida say an emergency-room doctor was shot in the neck while trying to subdue a man described as a double-amputee veteran in a wheelchair at a Veterans Administration Medical Center on Wednesday evening. (thedailybeast.com)
- Molock is a double amputee from a truck collision. (cbsnews.com)
- A double amputee died when his unsecured wheelchair tipped over backwards as he was being transported to hospital in an ambulance operated by under-fire outsourcing firm G4S. (independent.co.uk)
- Double amputee artist Morn Chear cleans his linocut block printed artwork displayed at the Open Studio in Siem Reap province. (phnompenhpost.com)
- The graphic features a young double amputee with prosthetics sitting outside. (cdc.gov)
Prosthetic7
- The mention of an amputee flaunting a showy, bird-plumaged prosthetic arm should make the Furry connection clear, in this story about the work of the Alternative Limb Project (ALP) and it's director, Sophie de Oliveira Barata . (flayrah.com)
- New materials, computer models, better surgical techniques and better resources for the rehabilitation of amputees resulted in rapid advancement in prosthetic limb technology. (theaggie.org)
- An amputee came face to face in court with a man accused of attacking him with a baseball bat and taking his prosthetic leg as a trophy. (daytondailynews.com)
- The campaign is being led by the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, a trade group, alongside a broader amputee coalition that includes patients. (modernhealthcare.com)
- Many of these amputees have no prosthetic device, some have hooks, and fewer still have robotic hands that can help them do more. (opensource.com)
- Consequently, many amputees abandon prosthetic hands, or don't use them as much as they'd like. (physiciansnews.com)
- Dr Takaaki Chin, President, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Japan, who focused on "Prosthetic walking for older lower limb amputees" introduced at first that the number of lower limb amputations globally for older populations has increased in recent years with critical limb ischemia as the cause secondary to peripheral circulatory failure due to arteriosclerosis and diabetes. (who.int)
Prosthetics3
- The scientists are working on "biohybrid" limbs that will use regenerated tissue, lengthened bone, titanium prosthetics and implantable sensors that allow an amputee to use nerves and brain signals to move the arm or leg. (we-make-money-not-art.com)
- Despite recent advances in prosthetics, many upper limb amputees still use prostheses with some reluctance. (nature.com)
- Dickson said the proposed changes to Medicare coverage for amputees could set a precedent for sub-standard care, which could influence private insurers to follow suit in their coverage of prosthetics as well. (today.com)
Limbs2
- Also known as amputee identity disorder, it gives people a fierce desire to rid themselves of perfectly healthy limbs. (dailystar.co.uk)
- Exercises designed for people with intact limbs may not be suitable for amputees , due to joint loss and the mechanical interface between the exercise equipment and the femoral neck being mediated through a socket. (bvsalud.org)
Upper-limb amputees1
Thousands of amputees2
- Having this Foundation to be able to do its work will allow perhaps thousands of amputees the offering of support before and after their surgery which to this point is not happening at all. (gofundme.com)
- That kind of connection will need to be replicated across Ukraine, formally and informally, for thousands of amputees. (kdvr.com)
Rehabilitation of amputees1
- The VA Palo Alto and the Adamson Lab has joined forces with Dr. Matt Leinweber , Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering in San Jose State in this innovative study using biofeedback to support the rehabilitation of amputees. (stanford.edu)
Quadruple amputee3
- Brutus the Rottweiler had a bit of trouble getting around because he became a quadruple amputee when he was just a puppy. (go.com)
- Brutus is the second case the veterinary clinic has seen of a quadruple amputee. (go.com)
- Authorities in Florida are searching for a quadruple amputee who's been on the run since Tuesday, when police discovered the bodies of both of his parents. (abovetopsecret.com)
Transradial Amputees1
- This article presents and validates a multimodal dataset including an extensive qualitative and quantitative assessment of phantom limb sensations in 15 transradial amputees, surface electromyography and accelerometry data of the forearm, and measurements of gaze behavior during exercises requiring pointing or repositioning of the forearm and the phantom hand. (nature.com)
Prostheses1
- Prostheses and rehabilitation services for amputees and those with spinal cord injuries are in great need. (who.int)
Coalition6
- The Amputee Coalition is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. (amputee-coalition.org)
- Write a check payable to the Amputee Coalition. (amputee-coalition.org)
- Mail your donation to the Amputee Coalition at 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 420, South Building, Washington, DC 20004. (amputee-coalition.org)
- Preventing Secondary Limb Loss 11-23-15, 1.30 PM from Amputee Coalition on Vimeo . (amputee-coalition.org)
- The Amputee Coalition and Organogenesis Inc. convene webinar to promote diabetic foot care awareness and education among U.S. veteran population. (amputee-coalition.org)
- Armstrong serves as an unpaid medical adviser to the amputee coalition. (modernhealthcare.com)
Amputation1
- Prevalence of back pain, its effect on functional ability and health-related quality of life in lower limb amputees secondary to trauma or tumour: a comparison across three levels of amputation. (lu.se)
Robotic hands1
- "This knowledge will be embodied into a novel generation of sensitive robotic hands able to convey fine tactile information to amputees, says lead bioroboticist Calogero Oddo. (lu.se)
Bilateral2
- I am Doug Campbell and a bilateral amputee BKA and have been for 4 years now. (gofundme.com)
- Katy now lives life as a bilateral below-knee amputee who also lost seven fingertips. (cdc.gov)
Phantom3
- Amputees with psychiatric and medical conditions are much more likely to experience phantom limb syndrome (PLS), according to a retrospective cohort study. (medpagetoday.com)
- Hogan W, et al "Psychiatric and medical comorbidities associated with phantom limb syndrome in amputees" AAOS 2022. (medpagetoday.com)
- When this happens, approximately 50% of amputees still feel their phantom limb - if only in superposition with physical matter. (nature.com)
Hand5
- Plus, our adaptive tops and bottoms are a nice option for leg amputees, arm amputees and those with lowered hand dexterity. (silverts.com)
- Study leader, Ms. Sanne Kikkert said: "We found that while there was less brain activity related to the left hand in the amputees, the specific patterns making up the composition of the hand picture still matched well to the two-handed people in the control group. (ibtimes.co.uk)
- According to the OpenBionics website, there are approximately two million hand amputees worldwide. (opensource.com)
- WASHINGTON (AP) - Scientists are moving closer to an artificial hand that can feel: Implanted electrodes allowed some amputees to tell by touch how gently to grasp, letting them pluck fruit without crushing it. (physiciansnews.com)
- it says triple amputee with one partial hand. (abovetopsecret.com)
Trauma1
- Ukraine is facing the prospect of a future with upwards of 20,000 amputees, many of them soldiers who are also suffering psychological trauma from their time at the front. (wwlp.com)
Knee3
- The basic functioning of the knee joint you're pescribed will play a major role in gait training for transfemoral (above knee) amputees. (ottobock.com)
- Hari Budgha Magar, a former soldier who lost both of his legs in Afghanistan, is the first double above-the-knee amputee to scale Mount Everest. (yahoo.com)
- Ronnie Dickson, a prosthetist in Orlando, Florida, is also an above-the-knee amputee and an athlete. (today.com)
Veteran1
- A Navy veteran made law enforcement history in Ventura County on Thursday by becoming the first amputee not only to graduate from the sheriff's training academy but also to don the uniform of an Oxnard (CA) Police Department officer. (policemag.com)
Lower2
- Reduced and asymmetric trunk stiffness among unilateral lower-limb amputees during multi-directional trunk perturbations. (cdc.gov)
- CONCLUSION: This study shows that the prevalence of LBP in lower limb amputees appears to be higher than in the general population, with similar levels of pain intensity and frequency. (lu.se)
Support3
- Amputee rehabilitation at Spaulding combines surgical and clinical care with therapeutic rehabilitation & psychological support. (massgeneral.org)
- I am trying to reach out to as many amputees both new and seasoned to let them know that support and resources are available. (gofundme.com)
- The best thing to come out of that campaign was the community and support of amputees globally, many of which I am still in regular contact with and have helped me with testing over the years," Gibbard said. (opensource.com)
Bone1
- Developing an exercise intervention to improve bone mineral density in traumatic amputees: protocol for a Delphi study. (bvsalud.org)
Restore2
- A collaboration of MIT , Brown University and the Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center have begun a five-year research project to restore arm and leg function to amputees. (we-make-money-not-art.com)
- Now, researchers led by ETH Zurich want to restore sensory feedback for leg amputees, too. (engadget.com)
Patient2
- We aim to coordinate care between the multiple key services that an amputee will encounter at MGH to provide a patient-centered experience throughout their entire care pathway. (massgeneral.org)
- HITIC researchers have developed and tested an ultraviolet hospital room sanitizer, a "fin" to help amputees swim, home health and wearable biosensor devices for continuous patient monitoring, a wayfinding smartphone application guiding patients and visitors through North well's facilities, connected patient rooms outfitted with voice technology and digital displays, and more. (who.int)
Feel1
- Which, in a way, helps them remove their stigma around disability and helps me to feel more and more confident about being an amputee today. (distractify.com)
Loss2
- We confirmed our findings by working with a third amputee, who had also experienced a loss of any communication between the remaining part of their arm and their brain. (ibtimes.co.uk)
- The objective of this study is to elicit expert opinion and gain consensus to define specific exercise prescription parameters to minimise/recover BMD loss in amputees . (bvsalud.org)
Study2
- Chris Sole was one of the amputees involved in the study. (ibtimes.co.uk)
- An epidemiologic study of amputees in the East Harlem community. (cdc.gov)
Artificial1
- An amputee who uses a cane, crutch or walker for limited purposes, such as getting out of bed at night to use the bathroom, will be limited to older-model artificial legs that are less functional. (modernhealthcare.com)
Young1
- What the couple didn't know: That new normal would involve their young son inspiring amputees, cancer patients and millions of others to live active, meaningful lives. (today.com)
Offers2
- Silverts offers a range of adaptive clothing for amputees , whether they are arm or leg amputees. (silverts.com)
- Silverts also offers clothing for leg amputees , including adaptive bottoms. (silverts.com)
Changed lives1
- JC said his son is an inspiration off the race course as well.He takes time to visit with newly diagnosed osteocarcoma patients and recent amputees to help them come to terms with their changed lives. (today.com)
Life2
- It's like a second lease of life, like being reborn," Austrian amputee Wolfgang Rangger, told AFP ahead of yesterday's media launch. (gulf-times.com)
- I felt sadness about it, to the point that tears started dropping from my eyes, as I was scared about what my life would look like after recovery and the things I would no longer be able to do as an amputee. (punchng.com)
Care2
- Have questions about the Interdisciplinary Care for Amputees Network? (massgeneral.org)
- Silverts' adaptive clothing for amputees is a wonderful option for independent amputees, disabled adults and those in nursing facilities, long-term care facilities and home care settings. (silverts.com)
Services2
- With sign-waving amputees protesting at the Healthand Human Services headquarters in Washington on Wednesday, the Obama administration was saying little. (modernhealthcare.com)
- La prise en charge institutionnelle des personnes handicapées est désormais assurée en commun avec le programme de services communautaires de réadaptation. (who.int)
Make2
- With more testing, the researchers hope they might be able to bring these technologies to more amputees and make both available outside of the lab. (engadget.com)
- Shop Silverts' adaptive clothing for arm amputees - especially our adaptive tops - offered in a variety of cuts and styles that make dressing easier. (silverts.com)
Worldwide1
- Ironically, in the midst of this worldwide hullabaloo, another amputee has quietly qualified for the Olympics in 10-km swimming. (popsci.com)
Parents1
- A five-year-old amputee whose parents feared she would not survive as a baby has stunned docs by taking up martial arts. (dailyrecord.co.uk)
Scale1
- Round 1 will consist of participants being asked to rate their level of agreement with statements related to exercise prescription to improve amputee BMD using a 5-point Likert Scale. (bvsalud.org)
Legs1
- With a wider leg opening, an amputee can easily dress and slide the leg over leg casts, AFOs and even swollen legs and ankles for diabetics. (silverts.com)
Goal2
- Their goal: The Amputee Soccer World Cup which will be held in Culiacan, Sinaloa from Nov. 30 to Dec. 8. (foxnews.com)
- The feisty 54-year-old from Feilding has set herself the goal of being the first women amputee to contest multisport's toughest challenge - the Coast to Coast - in February next year. (nzherald.co.nz)
Years1
- Medicare's mounting cost for those items in the last 10 years - even as the number of amputees was declining - has prompted scrutiny from government investigators. (modernhealthcare.com)