Bionic arms which can mimic real hand movements will be made available to amputees, the NHS has said. They are controlled by electrical brain signals with multi-grip capabilities, enabling a greater range of movements to make day-to-day tasks easier.
The NHS will make the life-changing technology available to every patient across England who needs it. The health service’s chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, said: “These incredible multi-grip prosthetics have already made a huge difference to veterans and so it is fantastic to be able to offer them to all patients in England who need them.
“The arms, for both children and adults, use the very latest tech which will boost peoples’ independence and change the lives of dozens across the country. The NHS is at the forefront of medical innovation and this rollout is the latest example of how we are adopting the best medical advances for patients.”
