New smart knee aims to make stairs easier for amputees

NCT ID NCT05523349

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested a new type of bionic knee for people who have lost a leg. 14 adults who already use a similar knee tried the new device to see if it made walking down stairs more satisfying. The goal was to compare the new knee to their usual one.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bionic P & O

    Merrillville, Indiana, 46410, United States

  • Oakland Orthopedic appliances

    Bay City, Michigan, 48708, United States

  • Ossur Motionlab

    Reykjavik, 110, Iceland

  • Perry Prosthetics

    Perrysburg, Ohio, 43551, United States

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