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Bionic Limbs Controlled by Brain Signals: A Leap Forward for Amputees
Recent advances in bionic limb technology have transformed prosthetics for amputees, enabling control through brain signals. A clinical trial demonstrated the agonist-antagonist myoneural interface (AMI), which reconstructs muscle pairs to enhance control and perception. This approach allows for more natural movement and feedback, significantly imp...
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Amputees Regain Natural Walk In The World-First Bionic Leg Trial: Report
In a pioneering development, scientists have created a bionic leg that allows below-the-knee amputees to walk naturally, climb stairs, and even dance by using their neural system for control.
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Tinkesh Kaushik Becomes World's 1st Triple Amputee To Reach Everest Base Camp
Tinkesh Kaushik, a 30-year-old man from Goa, has become the world's first triple amputee to reach the Mount Everest Base Camp located 17,598 feet above sea level, a private disability rights body has claimed.
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35-Year-Old Amputee, With 91% Physical Disability, Summits Mount Rhenock
In an astounding and daring feat, 35-year-old Uday Kumar, who has 91 per cent physical disability above the knee, ascended Mount Rhenock in Sikkim.
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US Woman Shares How She Lost All 4 Limbs After Contracting Flu: ''Felt Like I Was Dying''
She became septic and doctors had to put her in a medically-induced coma to administer vasopressor drugs in a bid to save her vital organs.
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"I Cried Like A Baby": Ex-Nepalese Soldier With Artificial Legs Who Scaled Everest
The 44-year-old mountaineer scripted a world record as he became the world's first double above-the-knee amputee to summit the 8,848.86-metre peak on May 20.
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Ex-Nepalese Soldier With Artificial Legs Scales Everest, Creates History
A double amputee ex-British Gurkha soldier has scaled Mt. Everest, scripting history by becoming the first in the category to scale the world's highest peak with artificial legs, an official said on Saturday.
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"Speechless": Internet Praises Triple Amputee Bodybuilder Suraj Gaywal For His Determination
After losing three limbs in an accident, Suraj Gaywal set out on a mission to prove that there are no limits to what people with disabilities can do.
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Video Of Men Playing Football Using Crutches Inspires Internet
In the video, several amputee men wearing crutches play the game with enthusiasm and don't let their disability hold them back.
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Man With World's First Double Arm Transplant Shares Recovery Journey
In 2021, Mr Gretarsson got the worlds first double arm transplant and since then, he has made incredible progress in recovery. He is now able to drive, brush his teeth along with playing with his dog.
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Amputee Swimmer Who Lost His Leg in Accident Breaks 2 Guinness Records
Omar Hegazy lost a leg in a road accident but that did not dampen his spirit. And he broke to Guinness records last week by swimming "largest distance underwater with one breath and for "longest distance swam underwater with one breath with fins".
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IIT Madras Researchers Launch Affordably-Priced Polycentric Prosthetic Knee
The Polycentric Prosthetic Knee, Kadam, makes it possible for above-knee amputees to walk with a comfortable gait. It also seeks to improve the quality of life of users through increased community participation, access to education, livelihood opportunities and overall well-being.
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Quadruple Amputee From Delhi Finds A Job, Thanks To Anand Mahindra
True to his word, industrialist Anand Mahindra has employed a quadruple amputee from Delhi at a Mahindra electric vehicle charging station.
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Anand Mahindra Awestruck By Quadruple Amputee Driving A Modified Vehicle, Offers Him A Job
In the viral video, a quadruple amputee is seen driving a modified rickshaw in Delhi and explaining how he manages to drive it.
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Anand Mahindra Offers A Job To Delhi Man With No Limbs. His Video Is Viral
Industrialist Anand Mahindra was left awestruck by a Delhi man who did not let his "disability" become a drawback.
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Bionic Limbs Controlled by Brain Signals: A Leap Forward for Amputees
Recent advances in bionic limb technology have transformed prosthetics for amputees, enabling control through brain signals. A clinical trial demonstrated the agonist-antagonist myoneural interface (AMI), which reconstructs muscle pairs to enhance control and perception. This approach allows for more natural movement and feedback, significantly imp...
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Amputees Regain Natural Walk In The World-First Bionic Leg Trial: Report
In a pioneering development, scientists have created a bionic leg that allows below-the-knee amputees to walk naturally, climb stairs, and even dance by using their neural system for control.
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Tinkesh Kaushik Becomes World's 1st Triple Amputee To Reach Everest Base Camp
Tinkesh Kaushik, a 30-year-old man from Goa, has become the world's first triple amputee to reach the Mount Everest Base Camp located 17,598 feet above sea level, a private disability rights body has claimed.
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35-Year-Old Amputee, With 91% Physical Disability, Summits Mount Rhenock
In an astounding and daring feat, 35-year-old Uday Kumar, who has 91 per cent physical disability above the knee, ascended Mount Rhenock in Sikkim.
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US Woman Shares How She Lost All 4 Limbs After Contracting Flu: ''Felt Like I Was Dying''
She became septic and doctors had to put her in a medically-induced coma to administer vasopressor drugs in a bid to save her vital organs.
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"I Cried Like A Baby": Ex-Nepalese Soldier With Artificial Legs Who Scaled Everest
The 44-year-old mountaineer scripted a world record as he became the world's first double above-the-knee amputee to summit the 8,848.86-metre peak on May 20.
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Ex-Nepalese Soldier With Artificial Legs Scales Everest, Creates History
A double amputee ex-British Gurkha soldier has scaled Mt. Everest, scripting history by becoming the first in the category to scale the world's highest peak with artificial legs, an official said on Saturday.
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"Speechless": Internet Praises Triple Amputee Bodybuilder Suraj Gaywal For His Determination
After losing three limbs in an accident, Suraj Gaywal set out on a mission to prove that there are no limits to what people with disabilities can do.
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Video Of Men Playing Football Using Crutches Inspires Internet
In the video, several amputee men wearing crutches play the game with enthusiasm and don't let their disability hold them back.
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Man With World's First Double Arm Transplant Shares Recovery Journey
In 2021, Mr Gretarsson got the worlds first double arm transplant and since then, he has made incredible progress in recovery. He is now able to drive, brush his teeth along with playing with his dog.
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Amputee Swimmer Who Lost His Leg in Accident Breaks 2 Guinness Records
Omar Hegazy lost a leg in a road accident but that did not dampen his spirit. And he broke to Guinness records last week by swimming "largest distance underwater with one breath and for "longest distance swam underwater with one breath with fins".
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IIT Madras Researchers Launch Affordably-Priced Polycentric Prosthetic Knee
The Polycentric Prosthetic Knee, Kadam, makes it possible for above-knee amputees to walk with a comfortable gait. It also seeks to improve the quality of life of users through increased community participation, access to education, livelihood opportunities and overall well-being.
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Quadruple Amputee From Delhi Finds A Job, Thanks To Anand Mahindra
True to his word, industrialist Anand Mahindra has employed a quadruple amputee from Delhi at a Mahindra electric vehicle charging station.
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Anand Mahindra Awestruck By Quadruple Amputee Driving A Modified Vehicle, Offers Him A Job
In the viral video, a quadruple amputee is seen driving a modified rickshaw in Delhi and explaining how he manages to drive it.
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Anand Mahindra Offers A Job To Delhi Man With No Limbs. His Video Is Viral
Industrialist Anand Mahindra was left awestruck by a Delhi man who did not let his "disability" become a drawback.
