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Childress helped pioneer the myoelectric control system—a technology that applies electrical signals from muscles to activate prosthetic limbs.

Since World War II, VA has worked to improve prosthetics for Veterans…making them more connected to the user than ever before.

Prosthetic orthotist and Marine Veteran produces wide range of prosthetic devices for Veterans. Some exceed capabilities of most models today.

In Bill Van Aken’s eight years in the prosthetics department, he has seen a lot of changes. A change that directly impacted him? Doorknobs.

With everyone indoors this summer restricting physical activity, the New York Harbor Healthcare System’s prosthetics program – and the Veterans they serve – had to adapt and overcome.

In 1947, VA introduced the first mobility and orientation rehabilitation [...]

At Veterans Health Administration, we are committed to helping our [...]

Learn about different types of prosthetics and the process VA's prothetists go through to meet a Veteran's needs.

The first Department of Veterans Affairs Innovation Creation Series is [...]

She was asked the question, “How do you put on [...]

This initiative aims to accelerate the development of personalized technologies to better care for Veterans by bringing together individuals from different backgrounds.

The Home Telehealth Program at WTVAHCS brings care home—empowering Veterans with daily monitoring, real-time support, and fewer hospital visits.