The 9-year-old girl’s mother said their insurance provider does not believe the $24,000 bionic arm is “medically necessary” KUTV 2 News/youtube A Utah family is hoping their insurance company will ...

The robotics students began by studying Samantha’s condition and limitations. IMAHelps volunteers in Ecuador provided photos and video of Samantha, along with her measurements. Team members then ...

If you've ever wondered what's next for prosthetic technology, you're not alone. For many people living with limb loss, finding a prosthetic that feels natural and works seamlessly with their body has ...

Researchers have developed a robotic arm that can be controlled using gaze and the movement of the diaphragm during breathing. The arm, which is designed to be used as an extra limb rather than a ...

Phantom limb pain is a common problem for people who undergo amputation, and so is the ability to function even with a regular prosthetic, but a medical advance that sounds like it comes straight out ...

A nine-year-old amputee who raised $30k for a prosthetic arm denied by her insurers is paying it forward – and giving the money to another deserving child. Remington Bateman was born without a left ...

This week on 60 Minutes, correspondent Scott Pelley reports on innovations in the technology of prosthetics. It is a subject he has been following on the broadcast for more than a decade. To mark the ...