Artificial finger joints are becoming more common, and typically take the form of either silicone or standard implants. According to Fraunhofer, however, the silicone implants often come loose from ...

Using a new 3D printing process, University of Nottingham researchers have discovered how to tailor-make artificial body parts and other medical devices with built-in functionality that offers better ...

By optimising the stiffness in this way, they successfully achieved custom-shaped and -sized parts that offer the required flexibility and strength. Current artificial finger joint replacements, for ...

Patients with artificial joints can be at risk for infections, and they can be challenging to treat. Dr. Tom Miller speaks Dr. Jeremy Gililand, professor of orthopedic surgery, about how such unique ...

Our hands are works of art. A rigid skeleton provides structure. Muscles adjust to different weights. Our skin, embedded with touch, pressure, and temperature sensors, provides immediate feedback on ...