Staffordshire student with missing fingers designs prosthetic

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Luke Cox from Grantham invents a device for his final-year project that can mould to any hand.

By Susie Rack & Lee BlakemanA university engineering student born with missing fingers has invented a prosthesis designed to fit any hand, young or old.Its design means it could be worn throughout childhood, he said, unlike many others, potentially saving families thousands of pounds.The student was born with Ectrodactyly, which means he has missing fingers on his right hand.

Since his design is mouldable in hot water it can conform to any size of hand. The finger modules are removable and can be upgraded to a larger size.

 

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