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Kevin Vaughan is a 28-year-old vet and amputee using a 3D-printed prosthetic "fin" engineered for swimming.

Former UK Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies turns to custom knee as an alternative to surgery to correct unicompartmental osteoarthritis. She has been able to avoid knee replacement surgery for over 5 years due to using a custom knee brace. https://www.express.co.uk//Sharron-Davies-Olympic-swimmer-

Scientists have discovered the specifics as to why knee joint injury often leads to joint inflammation and post-traumatic osteoarthritis and are working on ways to predict future paint from injuries. https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/pub/184187.php

Happy Friday! We thought we'd brighten your day with a light hearted story about a squirrel who really gets around. This squirrel has wheels, no really, it’s got a pair of prosthetic wheels! Not everyone would help a squirrel, but the animal loving computer engineer at Istanbul's Aydn University created a pair of prosthetically attached wheels for his squirrel friend, with plans to work on a more traditional pair of legs for the little guy. https://globalnews.ca//injured-turkish-squirrel-gets-pros/

This amazing video demonstrates how one company is creating a renewed sense of connection with amputees’ prosthetic limbs, resulting in some of their patients feeling as though the artificial limb is their own! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRF5sqx6seU

New, powered orthotics/soft exoskeletons are helping paraplegia people regain mobility and even allowing them to walk! The applications of this powered technology may one day be applied to custom orthotics and bracing, not only reducing pain and further stress on the body, but also improve strength and vigor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTxxwLWsMoA

It’s hard enough to run a marathon but running one with an awkward, knock-kneed gait would be nearly impossible. Not for Justin Gallegos, who was born with Cerebral Palsy. Justin was just signed a professional contract with Nike! https://www.braceworks.ca//nike-signs-runner-with-cerebra/

Custom orthotics and bracing aren’t often talked about in mainstream media, but that doesn’t mean some high profile individuals don’t rely on it! As it turns out, many professional athletes rely on bracing for their joins, to reduce stress while practicing, prevent injury and extend their careers! https://www.gq.com/story/ankle-braces-for-hoops

Not all injured soldiers lose a limb, but many lose use of a limb. Custom orthotic bracing is being used to help the recover full use of their arms and legs and can be applied to anyone with a damaged limb. https://www.npr.org//orthotic-brace-takes-soldiers-from-li

French tattoo artist JC Sheitan Tenet has a prosthetic arm with a tattoo gun built in! Although he only uses this prosthetic for exhibitions, it’s a fantastic example of the possibilities of prosthetics. https://globalnews.ca//amputee-tattoo-artist-gets-functio/

We don’t specialize in animal or pet prosthetics, but it’s always interesting to see how veterinarians can apply prosthetic technology to animals, especially animals as large as an elephant! Veterinarians in Thailand created a prosthetic limb for a young elephant that could be adjusted as it grows. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//mosha-thai-asian-elephant-g

Emma is a young girl with a prosthetic leg. Like many girls her age, Emma wanted a doll that she could relate to. Her parents had A Step Ahead Prosthetics in the U.S. modify an American Girl doll to have a prosthetic leg. Needless to say, Emma was ecstatic to receive her doll. https://globalnews.ca//thank-you-for-making-a-doll-like-m/

Functionality is the most important aspect of a prosthetic limb, but to a child, aesthetics are very important. Limbitless Solutions, the nonprofit organization based at the University of Central Florida founded by students of UCF, creates stylish 3D printed custom prosthetics for children. 3D technology is looking to be a great addition to custom prosthetic and orthotic solutions. https://news.ohsu.edu//custom-design-improves-the-aestheti

A heartwarming, yet unconventional Thanksgiving story. An animal sanctuary in B.C. recently had a vegan Thanksgiving fundraiser, the funds of which will go toward a prosthetic leg for a beloved turkey area turkey. https://globalnews.ca/news/4522005/turkey-prosthetic-leg/