Catalan hospital implants revolutionary prosthesis directly attached to the amputees' skeleton

<p dir="ltr">Groundbreaking prosthetic technology developed by a Catalan hospital is making a big difference in the lives of above-the-knee amputees. Unlike traditional methods which consist of a socket being placed over the stump, this prosthesis is <strong>directly attached to the amputees’ femur</strong>, thus allowing for greater sensitivity and comfort.</p> / Jordi Pujolar, Alan Ruiz Terol

Jordi Pujolar, Alan Ruiz Terol

First published: August 14, 2017 09:49 PM