Lending a Helping Hand

Scooch over, Steve Austin — there’s a new Six Million Dollar Man in town, and it’s a lady!

Karin, a Swedish woman who lost her right arm two decades ago, has (literally) embraced a new era of prosthetics after the first clinical implementation of a trans-radial neuromusculoskeletal prosthesis — real words that apparently just mean a rad bionic hand that plugs in directly to a person’s nervous and skeletal system. ☠️

Karin says her life has been transformed by the highly integrated limb, offering her not just functionality but relief from persistent phantom limb pain. By rerouting nerves and muscles, this revolutionary prosthesis operates via electrodes implanted in her nervous system, offering her unprecedented control and comfort.

Further enhancing that ease of use, the prosthetic seamlessly attaches to the skeleton through a process called osseointegration, where bone tissue actually melds with titanium to create a strong bond. ⛓️

At the heart of this innovation is Mia Hand, developed by Prensilia. Its unique motor and sensory components empower users to perform 80% of daily activities.

Yet, the company says that this technology is not just about functionality; it's about empowerment.

Said Dr. Francesco Clemente, Managing Director of Prensilia: “Mia Hand was born to be shown and not hidden. We want the users to be proud of what they are, rather than ashamed of what was lost.” 🦾🦾🦾