With complete success, a surgical procedure for the placement of an osseointegrated bionic arm prosthesis was carried out at the American Medical Center on a 45-year-old patient injured in a traffic accident, giving him the opportunity to regain a functional upper limb, according to an announcement by the medical centre.

As noted, the surgery—during which a cylindrical BADAL implant was placed in the upper arm (press fit)—was performed on 28 November by Orthopaedic Surgeon Stelios Chatzichristofi. In the coming weeks, and once the implant is fully stabilised, gradual loading of the arm will begin with the progressive addition of weight. This will be followed by the final adaptation of the bionic limb and the patient’s training in its operation and use.

It is added that the bionic arm consists of a myoelectric elbow, a myoelectric wrist and a multi-articulated hand, allowing the recovery of key functions after an above-elbow amputation.

The 45-year-old had been involved in a serious motorcycle accident on 13 September 2024, which caused multiple injuries, including the amputation of his left upper arm above the elbow. Despite the severity of his condition, through successive surgeries, ICU care and intensive physiotherapy, he managed—six months later—to stand and walk again, the announcement states.

Taking into account the patient’s relatively young age and overall good clinical condition, doctors determined that he was a suitable candidate and decided to proceed with this pioneering procedure. The process was approved by the Ministry of Health, while the prosthetic arm was manufactured by the Centre for Orthopaedic Applications (KEO), which had also undertaken the patient’s training over the past three months, it is noted.