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How does a 'bionic eye' allow blind people to see?
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A company called Second Sight has received FDA approval to begin U.S. trials of a retinal implant system that gives blind people a limited degree of vision. Find out how the 'bionic eye' will work.
How Prosthetic Limbs Work
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Prosthetic limbs are incredibly valuable to amputees. Find out how prosthetic limbs restore some of the capabilities lost with the amputated limb.
How a Lone Sculptor Gave New Faces to Injured Soldiers of WWI
Anna Coleman Ladd made masks for soldiers badly injured in WWI. HowStuffWorks looks at how this heroic woman's work changed lives.
How should dental partials fit in the mouth?
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Dental partials -- denture replacements for single or multiple missing teeth -- are commonly used. Find out how dental partials work.
Tech Team Keeps 2020 Paralympians in the Medal Race
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At least 100 technical experts from 24 countries will provide professional repair and maintenance to the athletes' prosthetics and orthotics at the Technical Repair Service Center in Tokyo.
3-D Printing Is Revolutionizing Veterinary Medicine
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3-D printing is helping animals recover from injuries that might once have meant euthanasia. HowStuffWorks looks at how it's being used.
How can someone control a machine with her thoughts?
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The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago introduced a new bionic arm that can be controlled by reading a person's thoughts. How does this technology work? Can you control a machine with thoughts? Learn about the bionic arm in this article.
The Lowdown on High Heels: Men Wore Them First
High heels were originally worn by men. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the history of the high-heeled shoe.
Knee Replacement Overview
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Getting a knee replacement is often a last resort for those whose knees are destroyed by arthritis or wear and tear. Learn about knee replacements.
How Artificial Vision Will Work
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There was once no cure for blindness, but artificial vision systems implanted directly on the retina may restore sight. Is a silicon microchip the answer to combating retinal disease?