A commercial robotic leg could potentially benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees, University of Michigan roboticists have shown for the first time.

Falls are inevitable, but new research proves that with practice, you can lower your risk of fractures and head trauma.

An NHS nurse who had her leg amputated after an extremely rare cancerous tumour was discovered in her calf said going into “survival mode” helped her “process” her diagnosis and “stay positive”.

Levi Dewy from the UK was forced to have both his legs amputated just days before his 21st birthday after ignoring several warning signs.