Amputation/Prosthetics
Prosthetic Breakthrough Allows Man With Amputated Arm Move Every Finger Of His Bionic Hand
A man who lost an arm above the elbow has become the world's first amputee to freely control all five fingers of his bionic hand thanks to new surgical and engineering innovations. Artificial Skin Update: Jelly Ingredient Could Help Amputees Feel Temperature Again
In a happy accident, researchers have created a really sensitive artificial skin. Flesh-Eating Bacteria Early Signs: How To Know If You're Infected And What To Do
If you are exposed to flesh-eating bacteria, you have to act fast to avoid an amputation or even death. Phantom Pain: Tricking The Human Brain May Ease Pain Of Missing Limbs
The key to easing the pain many people feel after an amputation is to make the brain think it’s moving the intact limb. Brazilian Butt Lift Alternatives: 5 Facts About Butt Implants, From Silicone To Superheroes
Breast implants tend to outshine butt implants in the public consciousness, but it is a growing plastic surgery trend among both men and women. What's The Single Scariest Word In Medicine?
There are many words used in medicine. Terminal cancer, brain dead, AIDS. But according to Medical Director Gary Larson, this is the scariest of them all. 10-Year-Old Girl Receives American Girl Doll With Prosthetic Leg 'Like Me' In Heartwarming Video
Emma Bennett cries tears of joy after she's gifted an American Girl doll that looks just like her. Maggot Therapy, Used For Treating Type 2 Diabetes Complications And Infections, Is Seeing A Renaissance
Carrie Arnold reports on an ancient treatment being revived to help heal painful infected injuries. How To Put On A Prosthetic Leg: Young Amputee Takes Us Through Her Morning Routine
Young amputee shows us how she puts on her prosthetic leg each day.