Surgeons and engineers have successfully tested a new bionic hand on a patient who lost an arm above the elbow. This new hand allows users to control each finger with unprecedented precision, as if it were their own body.
This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize the design and use of prosthetic body parts. Until now, prostheses have been difficult to control and limited in range of motion. But thanks to a technique called neuromuscular reconstruction, which focuses on muscles and nerves, it is now possible to perform complex movements, such as flexing and extending all fingers to pick up small objects or typing on a keyboard.
In addition to precise finger control, they also took care of comfort and stability. This can be done using a titanium implant that is placed in the remaining bone and attached to the body. This makes the hand feel more natural and provides greater ease of use.
Penetration research
The research, which was led by Professor Max Ortiz Catalan of the Center for Vitality and Pain Research in Sweden, has yielded promising results. The patient who tested the new bionic hand quickly learned to control the implant and was able to perform various tasks, including moving the fingers.
This breakthrough in electronic limbs is a ray of hope for amputees. Approximately 60 million people worldwide live with limb amputations for traumatic reasons. The new bionic hand opens up possibilities for creating prosthetic body parts that are just as functional as natural hands.
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