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A cyclist who suffered a childhood accident, losing part of his right hand, has regained his ability to ride, thanks to 3D-printed bionic fingers.
According to The New York Post, Mo Ali, 40, had to amputate four fingers after an injury involving a meat grinder. This affected his daily activities, and he experienced bullying, leading to self-consciousness.
However, Ali is now the first person to receive the Hero Gauntlet, a prosthetic hand for partial-hand amputees by the British company Open Bionics, as reported by the media outlet.
Ali can cycle again and perform daily tasks like dressing himself, which has given him newfound confidence.
"I love bikes, cycling, and everything to do with them. In the past, I used to use a bike glove, stuff it with tissue, and grip it around the handlebars so I could have better control of steering," the publication quoted Mo as saying.
He went on to add, "It was operated by my shoulder to open and close. It was so heavy and uncomfortable, and it got in the way. I stopped using it after a day. With the Hero Gauntlet, once I have a grip on something, I know it's not going anywhere."
"I coped with my disability by simply hiding it... Now, I'm able to walk down the road without feeling the need to hide," Mo said.