Prosthetic implant under development
Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 19:01
in Biology & Nature
Thousands of veterans and warfighters returning to the U.S. suffer with limb amputations, and for many, standard prosthetics are not an option. Skin issues or short remaining-limb length can cause amputees to forgo the typical socket-type attachment systems. Researchers are now offering hope to amputees for a permanent limb replacement.