The Evolution of Prosthetic Leg Technology
Clip: Season 49 Episode 4 | 5m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Amputation procedures haven't changed much since the Civil War era.
Typical amputation processes don't take into account our ability to sense the world around us. Now, a team of researchers and doctors is working to address this problem.
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The Evolution of Prosthetic Leg Technology
Clip: Season 49 Episode 4 | 5m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Typical amputation processes don't take into account our ability to sense the world around us. Now, a team of researchers and doctors is working to address this problem.
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