Hackaday2 年
microprocessor knee
That is, if you can afford them. A microprocessor knee — a prosthetic with some smarts in it — can run anywhere from $25,000 to well over $100,000. However [Lucas Galey], a PhD candidate at ...
Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning their medical necessity
When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs.
来自MSN1 个月
Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning their medical necessity
The microprocessor in the knee responds to different surfaces and inclines, stiffening up if it detects movement that indicates its user is falling. People who need surgery to replace a joint ...
来自MSN1 个月
Insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning medical need
The microprocessor in the knee responds to different surfaces and inclines, stiffening up if it detects movement that indicates its user is falling. People who need surgery to replace a joint ...