A giant step forward in artificial legs 

I wish there was more science on the news with an emphasis on hope for the future.

A giant *”step forward”* in artificial legs. Bruh.

They refered Luke with his arm, but Vader literally had half his arms and limbs replaced with cybernetics. 🤣

Doctor: Yes I've seen Star Wars. Thanks for dismissing my hard work and give George Lucas the credit.😂

Don't let any of this distract you from the fact that she has NINETEEN grandkids

This brings a whole new meaning to that Cyberpunk meme.

*doctor there to discuss the marvels of modern prosthetics and medical technology* Interviewer: "YoU eVeR SeEn StAr wArS?!"

"George Lucas dreamed it up" I shouldn't be so annoyed by that comment, yet here I am lol

Wow! This is me! I had an amputation and can’t walk comfortably with my prosthetic. I want this so bad!

Sounds like they're really getting a leg up on this technology.

The first guy to get an arm replacement should name himself Johnny Silverhand

How does an infection *NOT* take place? The flesh around the rod looks purple.

Her: If I stepped on something that threw me off bala-- Him: LIKE A TWIG OR A ROCK OR SOMETHING

* Cyberpunk intro plays in the background *

This is the kind of science I want funded by the government

Donna has always been an amazing person. She deserved this "freedom" from pain.

That is absolutely incredible. This new procedure is a huge step forward for those who have lost limbs.

While this is incredible, I can only imagine the agony of hitting your metal stub against anything and feeling the reverberations bone-outward. Makes my teeth itch just thinking about it.

I remember when they were first testing this tech on animals years ago. They use a type of sponge that is injected with titanium then melt the spong away to create a titanium bone stucture that other bone and flesh can grow into and bond with. That's what allows the titanium rod to fuse with the leg and stick out without getting infections or having an open wound. It's really cool to see them finally implementing the tech.

I'm getting some Cyberpunk 2077 cyberware vibes from this, and I'm not complaining

In future things will be very different

"But I am already saved. For the Machine I am immortal" *Sick techno- gothic drop*

"George Lucas dreamed it up." No he absolutely did not!

So glad there are finally improvements being made.

I have two modes of thought coursing through me: "From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh... it disgusted me. I craved the certainty of steel" And *Insert Cyberpunk reference*

As a double below knee amputee, I cannot wait until I can hopefully have an osseointegration procedure done.

I am a lucky doctor as I had the privilege to study with professor/doctor Per Ingvar Branemark. He is the father of Dr. Richard Branemark. I started doing Osseointegrated Branemark Implants back in 1984. And I personally studied with him at the Branemark Institute, there in Gothenburg Sweden, in 1991 and 1996. This fabulous technique is a direct extension of the pioneering work of Per Ingvar Branemank. And a big Thank You should be given to Dr. Richard Branemark for continuing, and extending this great humanitarian gift to all people. Warmly, Dr. George Whitehead

That interviewer is really on the ball with his helpful insights.

The star wars analogy was breathtakingly stupid. Maybe take 15 minutes before the interview to come up with substantial questions.

“It feels like a part of me” everyone’s last words before merging with machines

These stories are precious and I'm so happy to see people enjoy more quality in their lives. Life can take away many things, but later will give a reward of feeling better. It's absolutely vital people be as pain free as possible. Those smiles were everything!

To all designers and engineers out there: when designing and/or engineering anything--buildings, vehicles, etc.--the FIRST people to keep in mind for accessibility are the challenged/disabled. If you design for them in the first place, then chances are, it will be accessible for all.

That metal rod just protruding out of the stump looks horrible

I've studied a bit about osseointegration before it was actually done. My question is how the peg is kept sufficiently clean.

1:57 oh lord, i literally hold my breath seeing her leg. No offense, that's an amazing tech.

I always feel bad for people who get amputated above the knee. I feel like everything would be hard without the dexterity of a knee.

the funny thing is they dont talk about the costs XD

My leg got crushed in a house fire and because I’m a robotics student I was able to build a prosthetic leg from Vex Robotics parts

Scientists: *work hard to create life-changing technology* Interviewer: Duh, can you make a Star Wars happen?

My Mother was a rehab nurse who worked with quadriplegics, paraplegics, closed head injuries and others...people whose abilities to function were challenged every day. She would have been so very interested in this report as she was in every new advancement in every field of medicine.

Wish her the best it's always powerful seeing someone turning a challenging situation into a learning and positive outcome

"A giant step forward." I wonder if they realised what they did there.

How is her skin just sitting on that metal rod? That boggles my mind. I don't understand how it could have healed and not bleed from there.

For anyone interested in knowing more: Passivity based control is one of the big players in this field. This is often often combined with adaptive control. There are a number of sensors that can be implemented down the line, such as Electromyography (EMG) sensors or pressure sensors. This increases the capabilities of the artificial limb. Machine learning is also playing a big role and it is being used to study the movement pattern of the user and predict where he/she is going next, so that the system can support this action. This is a big multidisciplinary field and those wanting to dive into it can do so without having to study a medical career. Most of the funding for this is allocated for academic institutions and it is a growing field. However, on the industry side, these things tend to get very expensive due to the amount of regulations we have to go through to get a product out there. For those saying "we should be funding this," we kinda are, but everything good that scientists create is often damaged by politician or lobbyists. Anyway, just wanted to share some topics for anyone wanting to read more or any students out there wondering how to join this field. Best of lucks!

Amazing!!wish my mother could have this 50 yrs ago! If I was younger this is what I would have like to help work on!!

Such an amazing breakthrough and above all a real feel good story for those who suffer such life changing injuries

I'm so happy. This is legit such great news for folks who need this. And it looks so cool too.

Next step: Prosthetic emotions for the Swedish doctor.

You can see how excited they were about the word play they found with "a giant step" It's in the title and it was the first thing they said

Instead of waging war, we should be focused on medicine and space exploration.

How I wish I could afford this. I really want to walk again. I get teary-eyed every time I see people like me getting back to their normal self as before.

The last bit with her and the granddaughter made me smile.

"Deus Ex: Human Revolution Icarus soundtrack intensifying"

It's similar to dental implants. A post into the bone, then a crown.

At least some good news. Thank you all who works for this.

We need more people like this man

Oh my god that is so amazing!!

Adam Jensen: "I never asked for this."

her smile is priceless.

Praise the Omnissiah for such a miracle!

So great to see people's lives improved by science! We are so fortune to live in a time of technology!

i love how the little dog dances with her at the end!!

She’s got a good ripper doc

As an above knee amputee athlete for 34 years I have a few insights that might help explain this further. I have been examining this technique for years now since it became available in both Sweden and Australia previously. Finally hits here in the US and they are training doctors in this technique in a few locations. I looked into it and found that I wasn't a great candidate. Why? First, after 34 years wearing a socket it destroyed my back. The way you sit on the edge of the socket rim puts one hip higher on every step you take. Uneven gaits are the number one cause of low back pain. Second, after 34 years of non weight bearing on my femur it has thinned considerably and has osteoporos. Lastly, I asked how many of these patients get infections and the answer was "100% or them". Granted, most infections are minor skin related but occasionally they are much worse. Since I lost my leg to infection I didn't want to take that chance. That said I wish this was available when I had my amputation. I would have done it regardless of the infection risk. Having destroyed my back to the point of having 4 major fusions in the last 4 years has finally made me truly disabled now. This technique eliminates the need for a socket thus allowing a smooth even gait that would have preserved my back. Perhaps if the interview had been longer or unedited they would have gotten to this subject. Just adding my two cents to see if it helps someone in the future.

That looks awesome I hope this comes to everyone with an amputation instead of a small few I have an uncle that was in the T2 plant explosion in Jacksonville Florida that took his legs at different sizes and it's an uphill battle for him everyday with the prosthetics that he uses it would be great to see him walk again without trouble

Its so crazy that this works!! Theres definitely a lot of return visits to the doc considering the open wound you're walking around with, but hey you're walking!

That's big blessing and it makes lot of sense too

Who do I contact to get more information on this amazing new prosthetic! I REALLY NEED THIS!! I have had two prosthetis built for me, but both are painful and most of all, just WON'T STAY ON! Sitting or especially using the bathroom is always a time consuming chore. I really want to walk again!! You really are giving me hope! I sincerely hope I get some type of reply, because I am so serious about how to get this for myself, I can hardly stand it! Thanks, Larry Smith

I'm always incredibly cautious about sticking metals into my body because of the long history of painful side effects and cut corners, but for people who really need it, this looks like it could mean the world to them.

I’m so happy for that lady.

Ty

The exit point of the rod is baisically a break in the skin, wouldn't it have a risk of infection?

*In 2077, what makes you a criminal?*

Amazing! I hope this helps a lot of people.

Medical professionals and developers who work with prosthesis are advancing the quality of human life for everyone...literally everyone in mankind for this generation and every generation to follow. If you're reading this and play even the smallest role, your contributions may not be directly credited to you but I want to say thank you.

As a Physiatrist, the term is residual limb. Not stump.

Lol that scientist when the reporter said "You're trying to make Luke Skywalkers arm". Looked like he got slapped across the face

Good to see Donna smile and be pain free.

I'm so grateful for my two legs!

Just wait until the prosthetics can be seamlessly integrated with leg so that no one can tell theres even a prosthesis

How do they prevent infection? That’s a direct entry point.. hmm curious This amazing, really.

Wow incredible, I hope this tech reaches everyone who will ever need this.

It is nice seeing amputees getting the needed prosthetics and the needed help. I'm so thrilled. Keep helping people. So now a story of my own. I was born without my lower right leg muscle, my right foot and my toe on my left foot. The umbilical cord managed to twist itself around my leg under my knee on my right leg and around my toe on my left leg causing the blood flow to lower to a dangerously low amount preventing my muscle, foot and toe to develop. As soon as I was born, I was immediately transferred to an operation hall to close the hole and the bleeding that was caused by the umbilical cord. 3 weeks later I had another operation done which was to reconstruct my whatever I had of the leg structure. I'm 20 years old now and I have a slim muscle, pretty much non existent on my lower right leg. I forgot to mention that somehow I have a heel. I'm a very active individual, doing lot of sport activities, doing daily chores, and everything a so called "normal" person does on daily basis. I've been wearing a prosthetic leg with a wooden foot. The leg is not the best for my level of activity and body elasticity since I've broken a bunch over the years. The real problem is the foot itself. It is made of food shavings that are glued together and formed into a foot. When I get a new one(every 2 years), if it lasts even a month its a good outcome. Because of my level of activity, I'm breaking those wooden feed at least once a week after the first break. I said after the first break because the country doesn't allow me to get a new one, nor a better one that will be of a better use for me, so the doctors are just gluing the broken parts together. Keep in mind that when that happens on a weekend(for example Saturday), I have to wait until Monday to get my prosthetic fixed. And the day of the fix, it takes couple of hours to get it done and another 24h for the foot the settle down. That is 3 days of me not being able to function at all. It's either 1, 2 or 3 days of me being tied up to my bed and chair because I can't do anything without my prosthetic. Every year that I need to make another prosthetic I pretty much beg for an improved one that will be of a better use to me, but I always get rejected because my problem is from birth, not from an amputation. Couple of days ago I sent a lot of files, with doctors that want to help me to get a new upgraded prosthetic. Guess what happened. I got rejected again. And not only that I got rejected, the government told me they don't care at all and that if I want a better prosthetic than I should amputate my leg. That way I will be qualified for an improved prosthetic. They want to make me more incapable of functioning to give me a better prosthetic instead of giving me a better prosthetic and help me live my life more normally. They just want to make my problem bigger just because they don't care about me being a "normal" guy living a "normal" life. I've never been so heartbroken and my self doubt has risen to an extremely high rate. What even is the point to even try to live a life when you can't win against power. I'm just tired and I want piece. TLTR: Me whining about how uncooperative the system is and how cruel they are because my prosthetic breaks every week and for me to get an upgrade I need to amputate my leg.

Curious how skin meets rod. The healing...

I used to bleed every single day before they came out with the silicone locking liners. The old hand stitched liners friction burned me and there was no way around it (with me) back then.

This artificial leg has luckily been developed better than Cyberjunk 2077

This is so very sweet.

An interesting observation to note here: a more natural gait requires prosthetic muscles and tendons to serve as counterweights to the other legs muscular motion

People that dislike this must have a very sad life...

May god bless them. This needs more funding

Great idea. I hope it evolves into something even better. It sure looks cool for what it is.

If you hook this up to Elon Musk's Neuralink, you'd have something.

How can they be sure that the skin is going to maintain a good seal around the metal? Skin can't grow into metal, so what prevents it from separating and getting infected? That's the main concern I'd have about something like this.

I adore how wholesome this is... but I got to say that I love the part where the little boy looks into the prosthetic and is like “where’s the leg!?”

Be grateful for what you have

"Welcome to Night City, V"

Oh my God, it's the technique developed by the Bionic Vet. Noel Fitzpatrick is a british veterinary orthopedic surgeon and inventor. He has long felt that new techniques developed for animals in actual need be considered for use in humans, without testing on animals in labs. In other words, we should not do testing on healthy animals just to prove the possible benefits for humans. Instead, try the new techniques on actual injured animals who will benfit and provide data for the human trials at the same time. We aren't that different physically that we should torture healthy animals needlessly. We just have to adjust our thinking. He also does lots of work with spinal injuries and paralysis. He has developed and invented new techniques, tools and hardware to help his patients and hopefully, humans in the near future. He's amazing. I am always in awe of his brilliance and empathy. There have been several TV series about him and hearing his talks about his works makes you realize he is a humble, driven, astonishingly creative genius who is trying to move all of medicine forward to lessen suffering. The world is better because of him and others working in the field. Bless them.

I have been an amputee since 1983 due to a tree climbing accident in 1969 aged 10. The problem with osteointergration is infection and it is not suitable for every patient . Unfortunately due to serious infection issues I am not a suitable candidate. But it is good to see that advances are being made.

This is AMAZING!!!!

How does the skin 'seal' against the steel protrusion.......seems like a serious risk for infections?