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A 45-year-old man in Cyprus is getting a second chance at using his left arm, thanks to a groundbreaking bionic prosthesis surgery carried out at the American Medical Center.
Doctors there successfully implanted an osteointegrated bionic arm, essentially a high-tech artificial limb that connects directly to the bone, giving the patient, who lost his arm in a 2024 motorcycle crash, a real shot at restoring everyday function.
The surgery took place on November 28 and was performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stelios Hadjichristofis. During the operation, doctors placed a BADAL cylindrical implant into the upper arm. Once that fully stabilizes over the next few weeks, the patient will begin slowly adding weight and learning how to use the new arm before final adjustments are made.
This isn’t just any prosthetic. The bionic limb includes a myoelectric elbow, wrist, and a multi-jointed hand, all controlled by the body’s own muscle signals. In simple terms, it should allow the patient to perform a wide range of movements that traditional prosthetics simply can’t match.
The man’s injuries stem from a serious motorcycle accident in September 2024 that left him with multiple trauma injuries and an above-the-elbow amputation. After months in the ICU and intensive rehabilitation, he managed to walk again. But the loss of arm function remained the biggest obstacle to full independence, until now.
Because of his age and overall good health, doctors determined he was an ideal candidate for the advanced implant. The procedure was approved by the Health Ministry, while the prosthetic itself was created by the Center for Orthopedic Applications, which has also been training the patient for the last three months.
With the surgery behind him and bionic-arm training set to begin, doctors say he’s on track to regain significant function, and with it, a renewed sense of autonomy, confidence, and hope for the future.
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