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July 04, 2006
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Some researchers in the UK have figured out how to attach prosthetics to the skeleton that emerge from the skin without risking infection. via
The technique, called Intraosseous Transcutaneous Amputation Prosthesis (ITAP), involves securing a titanium rod directly into the bone. The metal implant passes through the skin and the artificial limb can be directly attached to it.
One of these days, I have literally dozens of links to post...really! I swear.
Posted by Jon Rubin at July 4, 2006 10:39 PM
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