Maxillofacial prosthetics play a crucial role in restoring form and function for individuals with facial defects resulting from trauma, disease, or congenital conditions. Silicone elastomers have ...

The results of scientific tests using replicas of two ancient Egyptian artificial toes, including one that was found on the foot of a mummy, suggest that they're likely to be the world's first ...

The earliest known prosthesis, dating possibly as far back as 950 B.C., was discovered in Cairo on the mummified body of an ancient Egyptian noblewoman. The prosthesis is made largely of wood, molded ...

"These developments can help mentally support patients who lose their organs in accidents and those who have lesions or a congenital disorder to return to society for a better life," Dr Pairoj said.