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  • Cameron on the track

    Cameron on the track

    Cameron Clapp competes at the 2005 Endeavor Games with the help of C-Leg prosthetic devices. Microprocessors in the knee guide a hydraulic system that influences each step.

    Published: July 19, 2006 -- 11:50 GMT (04:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Cameron fishing

    Cameron fishing

    Clapp also uses a prosthetic arm. For both his arm and his legs, he has a variety of systems for different endeavors such as running and swimming.

    Published: July 19, 2006 -- 11:50 GMT (04:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • C-Leg close-up

    C-Leg close-up

    Close-up of a portion of the C-Leg. Sensors capture data 50 times a second to assess the wearer's gait.

    Published: July 19, 2006 -- 11:50 GMT (04:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Dynamic arm

    Dynamic arm

    Peter Eberle shows off his "dynamic arm," which has a power-assisted elbow. At the other end of the arm is his prosthetist, David Wilson-Brown of Caulfield General Medical Centre, in Victoria, Australia.

    Published: July 19, 2006 -- 11:50 GMT (04:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Transcarpal hand

    Transcarpal hand

    A "transcarpal hand"--two fingers, a thumb and a motor. The myoelectric device is designed for amputees with very long residual limbs.

    Published: July 19, 2006 -- 11:50 GMT (04:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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Cameron Clapp lost part of both legs, but that doesn't stop him from competing at track and field meets.

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Cameron on the track

Cameron Clapp competes at the 2005 Endeavor Games with the help of C-Leg prosthetic devices. Microprocessors in the knee guide a hydraulic system that influences each step.

Published: July 19, 2006 -- 11:50 GMT (04:50 PDT)

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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