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Bionic leg makes walking faster and easier for amputees, evidence shows | Medical research

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A brain-controlled bionic leg has allowed amputees to walk faster and navigate stairs and obstacles more easily in a ground-breaking trial. The device allows the user to bend, straighten and rotate the prosthetic leg using only their thoughts. This led to a more natural gait, improved stability on stairs and uneven terrain, and a 41% … Read more

Bionic leg restores natural walking speed and steps: ‘It didn’t feel like my leg was amputated’

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CNN – Amy Pietrafitta has learned to walk seven times. First it was as a child and then after an industrial burn led to the amputation of her left leg in 2018. Since then, she’s had her “first steps” in prosthetic legs for running, water, high heels, rowing and walking daily. Her last “first steps” … Read more