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Articles related to prosthetics

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Feature: Listen to the Hips When They Can No Longer Hop
Geoffrey Rodgers
Hip replacement implants wear out and need to be replaced, but determining when this is necessary is a significant challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. Now an ultrasound device has been developed that can detect the vibrations made by microscopic abrasions within implants.
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Up Close: Tender connections: Fitting prosthetic limbs for comfort and cost
Shane Huntington
Mechanical engineer Peter Lee and prosthetist Jim Lavranos describe the challenges of creating low-cost prosthetic limb technologies in developing countries, and contrast this with how things are done in wealthier economies.