Well over half of all amputees report sensations in their missing limbs, including heat, drafts, the touch of a watch or ring -- and pain. Centuries ago, most doctors were certain these sensations ...

People who have had limbs removed often use false arms and legs, known as prosthetics, to improve mobility and independence - but 75 per cent of prosthetic-wearing amputees encounter problems like ...

The last time Sarah Wall, 64, took a few steps was one day early in November 2019. That same month, a mysterious ailment of unknown cause felled the former runner and health educator. It landed her ...

A new technique known as targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR), where severed nerves in the amputated limb are rerouted to other muscle targets, is showing impressive reductions in debilitating phantom ...

Researchers have developed a new way of designing and manufacturing bespoke prosthetic liners, in less than a day. Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new way of designing and ...

CHICO — Shelly Baxter-Wetmore lives by this golden rule: When you’re feeling bad about yourself, do something for someone else. “You do that and you’ll immediately feel better no matter what you are ...