A penile prosthesis is another treatment option for men with erectile dysfunction. These devices are either malleable (bendable) or inflatable. The simplest type of prosthesis consists of a pair of ...

Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates (MOSA) is the first in New England to offer an advanced thumb joint replacement procedure using the TOUCH® CMC 1 prosthesis for patients with arthritis. Dr.

Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates first in New England to offer advanced thumb Joint replacement for arthritis.

"Soft" and "gentle" are two words not often used to describe the grasp of a robot, but thanks to the work of a team of researchers at Cornell University, future androids may well have an especially ...

Transmitting sensory signals from prostheses to the nervous system helps leg amputees to perceive prosthesis as part of their body. While amputees generally perceive their prostheses as heavy, this ...

Artificial limbs look and function more like real limbs than ever before—but that's only helpful if they are used as intended. One of the main reasons amputees give for not using their body-powered ...

Researchers have made significant strides in biomaterial technology and rehabilitation medicine. They've developed a novel approach to healing muscle injury by employing 'injectable tissue prosthesis' ...

The attractiveness of oral therapy with the phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors and the widespread publicity concerning their use has made ED a household concept. While first line oral therapies are ...

A prosthetic eye can help improve the appearance of people who have lost an eye to injury or disease. It's commonly called a "glass eye" or "fake eye." It's not really an eye, but a shell that covers ...

The first time Angel Giuffria saw the logo on her bionic hand, she felt a sense of pride. She was born without the lower half of her left arm, and started wearing a prosthesis at six weeks old. Back ...