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Former quadriplegic runs, walks to show others they can

October 28, 2015

Former quadriplegic runs, walks to show others they can

The worst day of Aaron Baker's life wasn't when the then-20-year-old professional motocross racer crashed his bike one spring day in 1999, flew over the handlebars and hit the ground head-first, paralyzing him from the neck down.

New advancements help amputees return to activities post-injury

October 28, 2015

New advancements help amputees return to activities post-injury

New technological and cosmetic advancements in prosthetics are enabling amputees to return to activities they didn’t think would be possible without all four limbs.

Amputee able to control prosthetic limbs through thought

October 28, 2015

Amputee able to control prosthetic limbs through thought

By simply thinking about moving his prosthetic limbs, a Colorado man is regaining control he’s missed since he lost his arms in an electrical accident 40 years ago.

Wearable ultrasound device relieves pain

October 28, 2015

Wearable ultrasound device relieves pain

Dave “Scooter” Honig is almost 60 years old— and has no plans of slowing down. Thanks to a new wearable ultrasound device, he can be as active as he wants without worrying about his shoulder tendinitis.

Haitian orphan gets nation's first 3-D printer prosthesis

October 27, 2015

Haitian orphan gets nation's first 3-D printer prosthesis

A 12-year-old orphan boy handicapped from birth became the first recipient of a 3-D printer prosthesis in Haiti last month, thanks to a British-born software engineer in California.

Knee replacement may ‘turn back the clock’ for arthritis pain

October 27, 2015

Knee replacement may ‘turn back the clock’ for arthritis pain

Knee replacement surgery may significantly ease pain and improve leg function and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a recent study suggests.

App brings first aid to your phone

October 27, 2015

App brings first aid to your phone

These days, any burn, cut or scrape sends people right to their smartphones.

Company creates LED-enhanced mouth guards to help identify concussions

October 27, 2015

Company creates LED-enhanced mouth guards to help identify concussions

A new company is looking to land a punch in the fight against concussions by providing youth athletes with technologically enhanced mouth guards.

3 crucial money questions to ask before surgery

October 27, 2015

3 crucial money questions to ask before surgery

Your risks, the recovery time and how bad it will hurt— all important issues to bring up before going under the knife.

Cell transplant helps paralyzed man walk with frame

October 27, 2015

Cell transplant helps paralyzed man walk with frame

A Bulgarian man who was paralyzed from the chest down in a knife attack can now walk with the aid of a frame after receiving pioneering transplant treatment using cells from his nose.