When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs. Adams, 51, lost his right leg to cancer 40 years ago, and ...

Combining two different kinds of signals could help engineers build prosthetic limbs that better reproduce natural movements, according to a new study. A combination of electromyography and force ...

The AMI procedure has already been performed on about 60 patients worldwide, including those with arm amputations, suggesting broad applicability across different types of limb loss.

Health insurers are limiting coverage for prosthetic limbs, often deeming them not medically necessary, despite state laws and medical recommendations. This creates financial burdens for many ...

Born without a left hand, she did not have a prosthetic limb until a few years ago. Growing up, "I didn't want more reasons to be stared at," said Kaplan, 32, of her decision not to use a prosthesis.

When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs. Adams, 51, lost his right leg to cancer 40 years ago, and ...

Born without a left hand, she did not have a prosthetic limb until a few years ago. Growing up, "I didn't want more reasons to be stared at," said Kaplan, 32, of her decision not to use a prosthesis.

The Medicare program’s 80% coverage of prosthetic limbs mirrors its coverage for other services. Still, an October report by the Government Accountability Office found that only 30% of beneficiaries ...

When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs. Adams, 51, lost his right leg to cancer 40 years ago, and ...