CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts ‒ Leg amputations haven't changed much in a very long time. Civil War-era textbooks describing them look pretty similar to contemporary ones, said Dr. Matthew Carty, a staff ...

The first time Amy Pietrafitta strapped on a bionic limb and took her first steps, the sensation was so realistic, so familiar, and so intuitive, the 47-year-old Plymouth resident cried. It had been ...

Finland: Aortic calcifications (ACs) visible on routine chest radiographs may signal worse survival prospects for patients ...

Humans are no longer the only species on Earth that can perform surgery to save lives. A new study says that certain species of ants can not only detect injuries in colony members but also decide ...

The human body today has many replaceable parts, ranging from artificial hearts to myoelectric feet. What makes this possible is not just complicated technology and delicate surgical procedures. It’s ...

Three new studies from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) highlight the use and advantages of osseointegration (OI) for individuals with an amputation, in some instances challenging prevailing beliefs ...

SAN FRANCISCO - April is Limb Loss Awareness Month. A first-ever two-part procedure known as osseointegration was piloted at the Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System in San Francisco. The procedure ...

Two surgeons at Texas Tech Health El Paso are working to reduce amputations and improve outcomes for patients living with ...

Joseph “Joe” Berkery, 46, is a retired firefighter who spent years serving as a first responder and diver before an on-the-job injury led to the loss of his left eye and left leg. Recently, severe ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - A 40-year-old mother in San Jose is recovering after contracting a bacterial infection from eating fish she cooked at home. After becoming severely ill, Laura Barajas had to have ...