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Prosthetics / Bionics

The use of prosthetics and bionics for humans dramatically increases the quality of life for people all over the world. Prosthetics involve artificial limbs and organs. Bionics are similar to prosthetics, but these mechanical parts are created to be as good as, or even better functioning, than a person's original limb or organ. Learn more about this fascinating field with insightful articles.

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 attachments to have a …

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 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 …

How 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 …

Robotic 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 …

A 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 …

Xenotransplantation: Animal Organ Donors for Human Recipients

Animal organs transplanted into human bodies? Sounds impossible, but in fact it’s not at all far-fetched.

What is Bionics?

What are bionics? Now science fact rather than science fiction, bionics technology changes lives.

Pros and Cons of Tissue Engineering

Tissue engineering, intended to improve or to replace biological functions, is an emerging technology. Read about the advantages and …

Bionics in Medicine

In the last article we mentioned how Bionics work and how they are being applied to everyday situations - this article involves the …