Prosthetic Finger Attachments and How They Work
Technological advancements in finger prosthesis have made it possible for someone who does not have a finger to be able to use prosthetic finger …
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What Types of Prosthetics are There? - Pros and Cons of Different Types of Prosthetics
Did you know that amputee population of the United States alone is over half million people? Did you know that the term “prosthetics” does …
Continue ReadingProsthetics is NOT Science Fiction - Advancements in Prosthetic Technology
Prosthetic treatment has been here for a long time – the first artificial member found is dated about 2700 BC. Throughout the years, the technology …
Continue ReadingHow Prosthetic Eyes Work?
In the past, when someone lost his eye, he would have to wear a patch to cover the damaged eye. However prosthetic eyes can restore the look of having …
Continue ReadingRobotic Prosthetics - It is NOT Science Fiction!
Today’s manufacturers of robotic prosthetics have made great and advanced inroads into the concept of replacement limbs. In many instances, the …
Continue ReadingA Rule of Thumb? - Brief History of Prosthetics
When the word “Prosthetic” comes to mind, one is under the impression that this wonder of artificial limbs only came into being in recent years. …
Continue ReadingXenotransplantation: Animal Organ Donors for Human Recipients
Animal organs transplanted into human bodies? Sounds impossible, but in fact it’s not at all far-fetched.
Continue ReadingBionics in Medicine
In the last article we mentioned how Bionics work and how they are being applied to everyday situations - this article involves the extraordinary work …
Continue ReadingPros and Cons of Tissue Engineering
Tissue engineering, intended to improve or to replace biological functions, is an emerging technology. Read about the advantages and disadvantages of …
Continue ReadingWhat is Bionics?
What are bionics? Now science fact rather than science fiction, bionics technology changes lives.
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This article introduces the idea of bionics. More than just science fiction, bionics is a technology with both current and future real world …
Continue ReadingThe History of Bionics
Bionics is a fascinating subject with a relatively short but interesting history. Find out more about this exciting field.
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