A huge advantage for Ben is not having to use his sound arm or a leg to position his arm, the powered elbow now does this for him and he can anticipate the need for these movements. Describing an example of the difference it makes, Ben says:

“One little thing I’ve noticed that makes a big difference is going through the security doors at work.  I have to tap a pass to go through, which sounds simple but when not wearing the prosthesis this meant putting down what I was carrying, using my sound limb to tap the key to the pad and then propping the door open with a foot and picking up the items from the floor, repeating this several times just to navigate to the right office or editing suite. Now, with my new arm I can just get the pass ready to go and I’m through each door in no time. It’s a game changer and makes life so much more natural.”

In terms of getting back on track Ben explains:

“I wanted to get back to work as quickly as possible and look to the future. I’m passionate about seeking out the latest technology on the market and how can it help me and other people who find themselves in the same position.”

 The wrist rotator feature is particularly useful for constructing flat pack furniture as Ben is renovating a house to move into soon.

“I like the more seamless movement the arm brings . It allows me to position myself more easily. Simple things like being able to  pick up my spectacles from a table. Its these everyday actions that have made the biggest difference with the arm. All that I need to actually ‘think’ about is carrying out the final motion to grip the object rather than positioning of the elbow, wrist and hand.”