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Phantom Neuro's CYBORG early feasibility study has enrolled its first participants, who received subdermal implants designed to pick up muscle signals from the residual limb and route them wirelessly to a compatible upper-limb prosthesis.
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A team of researchers tested inertial sensor data from 20 prosthesis users across outdoor terrain to see whether real-world activity classification could replace the subjective K-level assessment. The results are promising enough to warrant further study, not clinical deployment.
Séamus Kennedy, CPed, FAAOP(A), was appointed to the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics editorial board in October 2026. JPO editor in chief Steven Gard cited significant growth in manuscript submissions on pedorthics and foot and ankle biomechanics as the reason for the seat.
Make for Good pairs 24 accessibility design briefs with a global 3D-printing community. Here’s what the contest includes, how to explore the designs, and why user testing matters.
NUPOC launched a 70th anniversary site ahead of a February 2028 event. The center has trained prosthetists and orthotists since 1958, when academic programs for the profession were rare. Moxie Calder on what an institutional birthday actually measures.
A cross-sectional study of 698 veterans with major upper-limb amputations found that fitting within three to six months was associated with higher odds of continued prosthesis use and better satisfaction scores. Waiting longer was not.
A summer 2026 Harris Poll of 1,514 healthcare workers and 304 healthcare employers found that 81 percent of workers want employer-sponsored education, while only 48 percent of employers offer it. In O&P, where losing one certified prosthetist can reshape patient access across a region, the gap has a specific shape.
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