A giant step forward in artificial legs

Osseointegration, a form of implant surgery, is restoring freedom of movement to amputees in a revolutionary new way. Correspondent Barry Petersen speaks to doctors about this prosthetic procedure, and with patients who are embracing their expanded mobility with a vengeance.

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[Epoch]

I wish there was more science on the news with an emphasis on hope for the future.

[janlim]

They refered Luke with his arm, but Vader literally had half his arms and limbs replaced with cybernetics. 🤣

[joaquinnegreros]

Doctor: Yes I've seen Star Wars. Thanks for dismissing my hard work and give George Lucas the credit.😂

[Calthecool]

A giant *”step forward”* in artificial legs.

Bruh.

[danielendless]

Don't let any of this distract you from the fact that she has NINETEEN grandkids

[JCMaldonado]

This brings a whole new meaning to that Cyberpunk meme.

[MrMrkman]

"George Lucas dreamed it up"

I shouldn't be so annoyed by that comment, yet here I am lol

[williamingram]

*doctor there to discuss the marvels of modern prosthetics and medical technology*

Interviewer: "YoU eVeR SeEn StAr wArS?!"

[garymiller]

Wow! This is me! I had an amputation and can’t walk comfortably with my prosthetic. I want this so bad!

[NonnofYobiznes]

How does an infection *NOT* take place? The flesh around the rod looks purple.

[lerinasan]

The first guy to get an arm replacement should name himself Johnny Silverhand

[andybaldman]

Sounds like they're really getting a leg up on this technology.

[berniemazur]

Her: If I stepped on something that threw me off bala--
Him: LIKE A TWIG OR A ROCK OR SOMETHING

[oldcountryhorse]

Donna has always been an amazing person. She deserved this "freedom" from pain.

[connorpickens]

While this is incredible, I can only imagine the agony of hitting your metal stub against anything and feeling the reverberations bone-outward. Makes my teeth itch just thinking about it.

[joeldriver]

That is absolutely incredible. This new procedure is a huge step forward for those who have lost limbs.

[cheeeeezewizzz]

I remember when they were first testing this tech on animals years ago. They use a type of sponge that is injected with titanium then melt the spong away to create a titanium bone stucture that other bone and flesh can grow into and bond with. That's what allows the titanium rod to fuse with the leg and stick out without getting infections or having an open wound. It's really cool to see them finally implementing the tech.

[ganeshaloney]

* Cyberpunk intro plays in the background *

[Nicks]

This is the kind of science I want funded by the government

[msmills]

So glad there are finally improvements being made.