Alex Young from Blandford, Dorset, developed osteomyelitis - a potentially deadly bone infection that caused him severe pain.

Kicking a ball or climbing stairs with ease after a leg amputation above the knee is now within reach. Researchers at MIT have developed a bionic knee that redefines mobility for above-the-knee ...

AN amputee has built his own prosthetic leg to save himself £35,000. Alex Young, 46, lost his right leg below the knee last ...

United States Paralympian "Monster" Mike Schultz joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about Paralympic ...

Advances in biomechanics and prosthetic engineering have significantly transformed our understanding of running in amputee athletes. The integration of running‐specific prostheses (RSPs) has enabled ...

Amputees have been outfitted with a prosthesis that is integrated with muscle and bone. The new creation allows patients to walk faster and avoid obstacles better than they could with past prostheses.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kids and young adults with limb loss got fitted to reach their running potential. More than a dozen Shriner’s Children’s Hospital ...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Above-knee amputees from across the country gathered in Duncan this week for a unique camp that pairs prosthetic “super users” with those still learning to adapt. The Dream Team ...