Bionic Leg / Foot Articles

Neural interfaces are currently the leading option to provide true sensory feedback from bionic limbs but they have significant drawbacks.

Implantable myoelectric sensors eliminate many of the drawbacks of skin-surface sensors. The question is, are they worth invasive surgery?

Targeted sensory reinnervation is a method where the skin over a target muscle is denervated, then reinnervated with nerve fibers from the hand.

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation is the surgical reassignment of nerves to alternative muscles. It can prevent the formation of neuromas, decrease phantom pain, and help improve user control over myoelectric devices.

Disappointing results on bionic hand use, a huge leap forward in bionic eyes, and an update on self-adjusting prosthetic sockets.

A new, lightweight, powered bionic leg, the pros and cons of hand transplants, and the current status of limb regeneration.

We get a lot of questions about waterproof bionic limbs. Here are the waterproof devices available both now and in the near-to-medium future.

Painful neuromas and muscular atrophy are two side effects of traditional amputation techniques that can interfere with the use of a bionic limb. The Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI) helps address both these issues

Finding new bionic knees or ankles/feet is not easy. The barriers to entry are high and the market is dominated by a few companies. But we have managed to dig up five new devices that push the boundaries.