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Phantom Limb Syndrome

A phantom limb is a complex phenomenon involving a sensation that an amputated or a missing limb, or an organ, is still attached to the body.

Novel Technology may Help Amputees Touch and Feel Again

Novel Technology may Help Amputees Touch and Feel Again

Novel robotic prosthetic arm called the LUKE arm has been developed. LUKE arm helps amputees control hand movements by thought, and to touch and feel objects normally once again.

Microvascular Disease Linked to Increased Risk of Leg Amputation

Microvascular Disease Linked to Increased Risk of Leg Amputation

Narrowing of the microvasculature (small vessels) carrying blood to muscles and connective tissue affecting any part of the body may independently increase the risk of amputation of the lower limb.

Bespoke Prosthetic Liners Helps Amputees Walk Again

Bespoke Prosthetic Liners Helps Amputees Walk Again

Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new way of designing and manufacturing bespoke prosthetic liners, in less than a day.

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New Algae-based Treatment Could Prevent Limb Amputation

New Algae-based Treatment Could Prevent Limb Amputation

Algae-based capsules could reduce the need for amputation in people with critical limb ischemia (CLI), reveals a new study.

End-of-life Care for People With Kidney Failure Who Undergo Amputation Examined

End-of-life Care for People With Kidney Failure Who Undergo Amputation Examined

Nearly one in ten patients with kidney failure will undergo toe, foot, or leg amputation in their last year of life and during this time, these patients have prolonged stays in health care settings and limited access to hospice services.

To Reduce Phantom Limb Pain: Reroute Nerves During Amputation

To Reduce Phantom Limb Pain: Reroute Nerves During Amputation

Rerouting nerves during the amputation itself can reduce phantom limb pain, finds a new study. The served nerves need to be attached to the surrounding muscle tissue to re-establish its neural circuitry.

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Prosthetic Arm That Decodes Phantom Limb Movements Developed

Prosthetic Arm That Decodes Phantom Limb Movements Developed

Researchers have created algorithms capable of recognizing muscle activity generated by mobilization of the phantom limb and reproduction of the detected movement by the prosthesis.

New Artificial Joint Offers More Natural Wrist-like Movements to Forearm Amputees

New Artificial Joint Offers More Natural Wrist-like Movements to Forearm Amputees

Good news to forearm amputees: New artificial joint enables wrist-like movements for people with forearm amputation. This osseointegrated artificial joint can significantly improve the range of movements for those missing a hand, thereby enhancing their quality of life.

Diabetes Medication Increases Risk of Lower Limb Amputation

Diabetes Medication Increases Risk of Lower Limb Amputation

Safety of SGLT2 inhibitors, one of the important diabetic medication may be questionable due to its increased potential to cause lower limb amputations and bone fractures

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New Theory for Phantom Limb Pain Developed

New Theory for Phantom Limb Pain Developed

The new theory for phantom limb pain developed by scientists points the way to more effective treatment.

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