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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2019
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Artificial Limbs Can Now Feel

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Dr. NagarajPhysiotherapist
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Prosthetics takes a leap forward according to plastic and reconstructive
Surgery. A study shows that prosthetics control now also gives sensory feedback. This is a breakthrough where an artificial hand is capable of providing even the sensation of touch. Where sensory signals are transmitted directly from the prosthetic sensor to the remaining nerve