The results of scientific tests using replicas of two ancient Egyptian artificial toes, including one that was found on the foot of a mummy, suggest that they’re likely to be the world’s first ...

Researchers are paving the way for the design of bionic limbs that feel natural to users. They demonstrate the connection ...

While orthotics focus on supporting existing limbs, prosthetics take on the intricate task of replacing missing body parts. Throughout history, prosthetic devices have evolved from rudimentary ...

O&P professionals may work in both orthotics and prosthetics, or they may choose to specialize in one. Orthotists are specifically trained to work with medical supportive devices, such as braces and ...

Two artificial big toes – one found attached to the foot of an ancient Egyptian mummy – may have been the world’s earliest functional prosthetic body parts, says the scientist who tested replicas on ...