When Joseph Alvarado showed up to a mobility clinic at Rice University, the 15-year-old went in expecting to learn tips on how to maneuver with his prosthetic leg. What he didn’t expect was receiving ...

A team of biomedical researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new type of prosthetic leg that is more energy efficient, quieter and gives users a more natural gait than other ...

If his physician determines he is a candidate for an artificial leg, there are many factors which affect the success of a prosthesis and the amputee’s ability to properly utilize the device. Some ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it will make a new pair of prosthetic legs for a Mississippi veteran after his were repossessed two days before Christmas. Jerry Holliman, a 69-year-old, ...

A new robotic prosthetic leg prototype offers a more natural gait while also being quieter and more energy efficient than other designs. A new robotic prosthetic leg prototype offers a more natural ...

MUNSTER, Ind. (WLS) -- An early birthday present for a soon-to-be 5-year-old Indiana girl may be a life-changer. She's just received a new prosthetic leg that promises to keep up with her. Heather ...