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The Sun
03-06-2025
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- The Sun
Brave lad, 8, who suffers with underdeveloped arm tries out new prosthetic arm made with Lego design & real blocks
ARM AND A LEGO Tobi's prosthetic arm features pictures of Lego blocks and two real ones he can stick other pieces to Published: 23:20, A YOUNG lad tries out his new prosthetic arm — made with a Lego design and some real blocks. Tobi, eight, had the limb created specially for him at the Portsmouth Enablement Centre. 3 3 He has been a visitor to the unit since he was just six months old to help with his underdeveloped arm. The team works with patients to personalise designs using lamination techniques. Tobi's features pictures of Lego blocks and two real ones he can stick other pieces to. Mum Debra said: 'The care he receives is phenomenal. "They really listen to what Tobi wants and do everything they can to make it happen. "His new Lego-themed arm has been amazing - not only is it helping with everyday tasks, but he loves showing it off. "Most importantly, the team always makes sure Tobi feels included every step of the way. "We couldn't ask for better care, and we're so thankful for everything they do." Lucy Riddle, Prosthetics Clinical Manager at PEC, added: "Every device we make is bespoke. "We work closely with each individual to ensure not only a comfortable fit, but also a design that reflects their personality. Astonishing footage shows world's first prosthetic hand controlled by magnets help amputee move 'simply by thinking' "Both are equally important to a person's confidence and wellbeing. "Our technicians enjoy being creative, whether it's crafting limbs with superhero designs or incorporating family photos, and the biggest reward is seeing the difference it makes to someone's life." 3
BBC News
03-06-2025
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- BBC News
Portsmouth boy, 8, gets bespoke Lego prosthetic arm
An eight-year-old boy who loves Lego has had a bespoke prosthetic arm made for him containing two pieces of Portsmouth Enablement Centre (PEC) made the limb for Tobi, who was born with a limb mum, Debra, said her son loved showing off his new prosthetic, and said the care he had received from the PEC was "phenomenal".PEC prosthetics clinical manager Lucy Riddle said prosthetics needed to be comfortable as well as reflect the personality of the user. "Both are equally important to a person's confidence and wellbeing," she said."Our technicians enjoy being creative, whether it's crafting limbs with superhero designs or incorporating family photos, and the biggest reward is seeing the difference it makes to someone's life." The specialist team, run by Steeper Group in partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU), works with patients to create personalised prosthetic limbs, using anything from a favourite football team to a family said the team went "above and beyond" for her son's prosthesis."They really listen to what Tobi wants and do everything they can to make it happen," she said."His new Lego-themed arm has been amazing - not only is it helping with everyday tasks, but he loves showing it off."She said the team made Tobi feel included "every step of the way". You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
