Osseointegrated Prosthetics

Posted by Spiraltwist on July 9th, 2009 in animals, body mods, future friendly, health, medical, photos, prosthetics, prototype, tech, wearable

Representing the next phase of prosthetic technology, osseointegrated prosthetics are faux limbs that knit themselves with the person’s bone. Since the prosthetic is attached to the bone itself, it creates a more natural movement for the wearer. Last January, we reported on the first dog candidate Cassidy, to receive the new technology. This week, National Geographic is reporting that the German shepard is doing well with his new limb.

Link and photo via nationalgeographic.com.

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Thanks to LBA for the link to the update!

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One Response to “Osseointegrated Prosthetics”

  1. Damien - July 9th, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    Bluh… I … I don’t even know what to say to this. I have to post this everywhere.

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