[Tech] Bomb victim fitted with cyborg arm that fuses with her own skin and bone

[Knightfall]

Prosthesis: Bomb Victim Fitted With Cyborg Arm That Fuses With Her Own Skin and Bone

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Bomb Victim Fitted With Cyborg Arm That Fuses With Her Own Skin and Bone
By Sean Fallon, 8:00 PM on Fri Dec 12 2008

Kira Mason, a victim of the London bombing attacks in July of 2005 has been fitted with a cyborg arm that fuses with her own skin and bone. The procedure has been called "a breakthrough."

Doctors were able to fuse a titanium alloy rod to her bone and the skin healed naturally around it—creating a protective seal. "The technique, intraosseous transcutaneous amputation prosthesis, or Itap, is based on reindeer antlers, which naturally grow through the skin without any problems." This prevents infection and eliminates the need for traditional strap and socket prosthesis. Battery-powered sensors allow her to control the movement of her hand by flexing muscles in her upper arm.

Yeah, its a bit creepy sounding—but it is also remarkable. This kind of technology could greatly improve the lives of people who rely on prosthetic limbs.

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Yaeh, creepy in regard to the fact that its a bit disturbing to look at. If they [scientists] could find a way to fill the gap in between it would be even better.

 

[Relique du Madde]

It would be much cooler if that prostetic fore arm looked like Terminator's robotic arm.

 

[Angel Tarragon]

It would be much cooler if that prostetic fore arm looked like Terminator's robotic arm.

I know that synthetic flesh does exist. But I doubt we are far enough along for Terminator style prosthetics.