Nerves inside paralysed people's bodies have been "rewired" to give movement to their arms and hands, say Australian surgeons.
Patients can now feed themselves, put on make-up, turn a key, handle money and type at a computer.
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Scientists have developed the first bionic prosthetic hand which allows the patient to feel different textures. This is achieved by implanting electrodes into the nerves which is an exciting development in treating amputees.
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A paralysed man has regained limited use of his hand after pioneering surgery to bypass damage to his spinal cord.
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The Hand Surgery department in Leeds is set to become the first place in the UK to perform a hand transplant.
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Xiaflex A new injection treatment for dupuytrens disease has become available. There are currently no long-term results of treatment...
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