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2. Prosthesis - Wikipedia

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   In the prosthetics industry, a trans-radial prosthetic arm is often referred to as a "BE" or below elbow prosthesis. Lower-extremity prostheses provide replacements at varying levels of amputation. These include hip disarticulation, transfemoral prosthesis, knee disarticulation, transtibial prosthesis, Syme's amputation, foot, partial foot, and ...

3. Amy Purdy - Wikipedia

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   Later in 2003, Purdy started working for Freedom Innovations, a prosthetic feet manufacturer, as its "Amputee Advocate". Purdy has gone on to co-found her own non-profit organization, Adaptive Action Sports, [5] a chapter of Disabled Sports USA [6] for individuals with physical disabilities who want to get involved in action sports ...

4. Ankle replacement - Wikipedia

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   Ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged articular surfaces of the human ankle joint with prosthetic components. This procedure is becoming the treatment of choice for patients requiring arthroplasty, replacing the conventional use of arthrodesis , i.e. fusion of the bones.

5. College Park Industries - Wikipedia

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   College Park Industries, Inc. The Soleus foot. Bilateral lower-limb amputee Reggie Showers rock climbing on Trustep feet. College Park Industries [1] is a prosthetics manufacturer headquartered in Warren, Michigan. The company was founded in 1988 after a local machinist set out to create the world's most anatomically correct prosthetic foot. [2]

6. Wright Medical Group, Inc. Highlights New Innovations ... - AOL

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   Wright Medical Group, Inc. Highlights New Innovations at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting 2013 Announces U.S. Commercial Launch of ORTHOLOC ® 3Di Ankle ...

7. Vanderbilt exoskeleton - Wikipedia

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   The Vanderbilt exoskeleton, marketed as Indego, [1] [2] is a powered exoskeleton designed by the Center for Intelligent Mechatronics at Vanderbilt University in the U.S. state of Tennessee. [3] [4] It is intended to assist paraplegics, stroke victims and other paralyzed or semi-paralyzed people to walk independently. [5]