Lifestory: One Ukrainian war amputee’s return to civilian life
THOMAS PETER, of Reuters, reports on the recovery of Oleksandr Revtiukh who lost his left arm and most of his left leg in a mine blast…
Ukraine needs more prosthetics clinicians as war toll mounts
London, UK/Kyiv, RussiaReuters The steady stream of wounded soldiers into a clinic for artificial limbs in Kyiv is a stark reminder of the human cost of Russia’s war on Ukraine, where military casualties are a secret closely guarded by both sides. Unrelenting artillery fire along a 1,000-kilometre front line and Russia’s frequent use of missiles […]
Bionic limbs lift Gaza amputees’ self-esteem
GazaReuters A “smart” prosthetic hand that mimics human anatomy and motion has allowed Ahmed Abu Hamda to play with his children and regain self esteem, part of a new project in Gaza Strip, where conflict with Israel has left hundreds of Palestinians without limbs. Since March, a Qatari-funded hospital in Gaza has been providing myoelectric […]