Key Takeaways A new bionic knee/leg helps amputees achieve better mobility, researchers saidThe system extends into the residual limb, using the bone and muscles to create better support and ...

Unlike prostheses in which the residual limb sits within a socket, the new system is directly integrated with the user's muscle and bone tissue. This enables greater stability and gives the user ...

Residual Limb: The remaining part of the limb after amputation, encompassing skin, soft tissue, and bone, which interacts directly with the prosthetic socket.

The neuron theory There was, however, a tissue that seemed to belie cell theory — nervous tissue. Because of its softness and fragility, it was difficult to handle and susceptible to deterioration.

Background The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury rate for girls/women has not changed in over 20 years, and they remain 3–6 times more likely to experience injury compared with boys/men. To date ...