April 1st 2024.
Mo Ali, a keen cyclist, is finally able to fully enjoy his favorite hobby thanks to his new bionic fingers. After losing part of his hand in a meat grinder, Mo had four fingers amputated from his right hand. This incident, which occurred during his childhood, not only left him with a visible difference, but also affected his dexterity and made everyday tasks, such as cycling, quite challenging for him.
Growing up, Mo faced bullying and had to constantly hide his limb difference. This, combined with his physical limitations, took a toll on his confidence and his ability to fully participate in activities he loved. However, all of that has changed now that Mo has become the first person to receive the Hero Gauntlet, a 3D-printed prosthesis designed specifically for partial hand amputees by UK-based company Open Bionics.
With his new bionic fingers, Mo is able to easily cycle and even dress himself, something that was previously quite difficult for him. He shares that he used to stuff a bike glove with tissue in order to improve his grip on the handlebars, but now, with the Hero Gauntlet, he no longer has to do that. He also tried using a prosthetic hook prescribed by the NHS, but found it to be heavy, uncomfortable, and restrictive. This made him give up on using it after just one day.
Now, with the Hero Gauntlet, Mo finally has the dexterity and control he needs to fully enjoy his passion for cycling. He no longer has to worry about his grip slipping or the prosthesis getting in the way. This has not only given him a newfound sense of confidence, but also the ability to walk down the street without feeling the need to hide his limb difference.
The Hero Gauntlet, made possible through the use of 3D printing and scanning technology, is a major breakthrough for people with limb differences. Open Bionics, based in Bristol, hopes to make this prosthesis available on the NHS for others who may benefit from it. Co-founder Samantha Payne expresses her joy and satisfaction in seeing the positive impact it has had on Mo's life, and the company has received numerous requests for similar functional partial hand prosthetics. Thanks to this incredible technology, people like Mo are finally able to live their lives to the fullest and without limitations.
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