Prosthetic limbs connected directly to the bone

British scientists have developed technology that allows prostheses to be attached directly to human bones. This breakthrough will help artificial organs penetrate human skin without causing infection.

The metal bar passes through the skin (Photo: BBC) The research team at the University of London said that the first clinical trials showed "very promising" results .

The technique is called Intraosseous Transcutaneous Amputation Prosthesis (ITAP), in which one tightens a titanium rod directly into the bone. This metal rod is implanted through fake skin and legs (hands) that can be attached directly to it.

Currently, artificial limbs are usually fixed or tied to the dead end of the patient.

In the new technique, the risk of infection (caused by external bacteria from the genus that pass through the metal bar to the bone) will be avoided due to skin tissue surrounding the metal bar to form a seal.

This work will pave the way for artificial limbs to be controlled by the central nervous system.

The new technique suggested by the phenomenon of deer horns grows through the animal's skin without causing infection.

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