VOICED : Primer amputado con protesis sensible

Wolfgang Dranger lost his leg in 2007 due to a stroke. He now feels like he has a foot again thanks to a new prosthesis that provides sensation. This innovation, developed by the University of INSS, has eliminated his phantom pains. The prosthesis requires nerve redirection surgery and includes sensors that mimic the lost limb's sensation. Six months post-implantation, Dranger is active and feels unique sensations. The prototype costs between $11,000 and $34,000. Professor Egger hopes small companies will help reduce market prices.

What event led to Wolfgang Dranger losing his leg?

• A car accident

• A stroke

• A sports injury

• A workplace accident

What was the purpose of the initial surgery Dranger underwent?

• To redirect nerves to the skin

• To attach the prosthetic

• To install sensors in the leg

• To remove damaged tissue

How does the prosthetic leg provide sensory feedback?

• Using sensors under the foot

• With auditory cues

• By vibrating

• Through visual signals

What activities can Dranger perform six months after the prosthetic implantation?

• Weightlifting and yoga

• Dancing and skiing

• Cycling and climbing

• Swimming and running

What is the expected impact of small companies joining the prosthetic production?

• Reduce the market price

• Improve the design

• Increase the cost

• Expand the market