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Prosthetics with pizazz for female veterans spotlighted at D.C. festival

Date Posted: Friday, June 12, 2015

Category: Prosthetics - National

There are women in combat who are coming back injured and a greater percentage, 6 percent, of female service members suffered such injuries in ­non-battle situations. Female amputees have a very difficult time finding artificial limbs that fit their smaller bodies, including narrower shoulders and wider hips. There are partnerships between industry and the Department of Veterans Affairs focused on manufacturing female-friendly prosthetics that are designed for more healthy living and will help them "step out in style."

Read the full article at: The Washington Post