Dr. Patch Adams Known For Wearing a Clown Nose Has a Foot Amputated-And He Says He's Thrilled-Watch
Dr. Patch Adams, who uses humor to heal and was portrayed by Robin Williams in a film, celebrated his foot amputation with a video message.
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This Paralympic Snowboarder Sees Her Adversity as the Greatest Opportunity to Inspire - WATCH
Amy Purdy, a Paralympic medalist in snowboarding overcame crushing odds to create a life even more meaningful than before she lost her legs.
Armless 7-Year-old Boy Gets to Finally Go Fishing-After Donation of a New 'Hero Arm' (LOOK)
A seven-year-old boy born without an arm has been able to hold a fishing rod with two hands for the first time after prosthetic donation.
A Paralyzed Man Walks Again Using Device that Connects His Thoughts to His Spinal Cord
It's long been supposed that implants could connect prosthetics to the brain in a way that stimulates nervous system commands.
The 'Wizard of Paws' Makes Prosthetics to Fit Any Animal - Lending a Human Hand of Compassion
Derrick Campana creates prosthetics for animals to give them a second chance at a healthy life-elephant, tiger, or duck.
9-Year-old Double Amputee to Make History on 'New York Fashion Week' Catwalk
This 9-year-old Daisy-May is about to make history as the first ever double amputee child to walk the prestigious New York Fashion Week.
Robotic Arm Named After Luke Skywalker Enables Amputee to Touch and Feel Again: 'It almost put me to tears'
After 17 years, this amputee was finally able to feel his wife's hand in his own thanks to a new mind-controlled robotic arm with a sensory system..
This Athlete Could Become the First American Amputee to Compete in the Olympics
Despite how his prosthetics have been deemed "an unfair advantage" over his competitors, Blake Leeper is still fighting for a place on Team USA.
Researchers Unveil Ultra-Precise, Mind-Controlled Prosthetic: 'It's like you have a hand again'
The researchers say that their new technology has given the fake limb the "most advanced prosthetic control that the world has seen."
This Cheap, Amphibious, 3D-Printed Prosthetic Means That Amputees Can Now Enjoy the Water Without Stress
This inexpensive, amphibious prosthetic means that amputees can now enjoy the beach with their family without having to worry about ruining their limb.
Disabled Student Can Pursue Her Dreams of Being a Cellist After Teens Build Her a Specialized Prosthetic
When this disabled youngster told her orchestra director that she wanted to play the cello, dozens of volunteers banded together to grant her wish.
This Man Learned Robotics on YouTube, Now He's Creating Affordable 3D Prosthetics For Others-WATCH
Easton LaChappelle learned about robotics through YouTube. Now he's printing afforable prosthetics through his company Unlimited Tomorrow.
Woman Shocked to Be Reunited With Prosthetic Leg After Scuba Diver Happened to Find It the Next Day
Eric Gantner is used to seeing strange things in the Clackamas River—but he was particularly shocked to find a prosthetic leg during one of his scuba dives.
One-Armed Drummer is Now 'World's Fastest' Thanks to a New Limb That Makes Him Super Able
Jason Barnes the Bionic Drummer is helping to develop mind-reading robot prosthetics that will allow amputees to play music again
Young Inventor Turns Her Disability into 'Superpower' After Building Prosthetic Arm That Shoots Glitter
By thinking creatively about her underdeveloped arm, Jordan Reeves has used Project Unicorn to help other kids love their disabilities.
When Prosthetic Makers Said it Couldn't Be Done, Dentist Gives Orphaned Koala a New Foot
Orphaned koala named Triumph, born without a foot, has been given a prosthetic one by a local Lismore dentist.
These New Bionic Legs Allow Amputees to Feel and Use Prosthetic as If It Were Their Real Leg
Since three different amputees have been fitted with the bionic legs, the developers are confident that the prosthetics will soon be commercially available.
Cheetahs to Enter Olympics?
Oscar Pistorius will become the first amputee runner in the Olympic Games of 2008 wearing a pair of j-shaped prosthesis that makes him The Fastest Thing on No Legs.
9-Year-old With Prosthetic Leg Becomes Inspiring Black Belt
This Florida youngster didn't let his prosthetic leg get in the way of earning his black belt in taekwondo.
The Sight of Legless Girl Walking With Tin Cans Spurs Good Samaritan Doctor to Make Sure She Walks Tall
This 8-year-old Syrian refugee has been given a whole new lease on life after a Turkish doctor saw photos of her using tin cans for prosthetic legs.
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