Photos: Limbless woman gets 3D-printed bionic arm

25-year-old earlier decided against it because of the weight and limited movements

Last updated: August 24, 2023 | 15:45

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Dominika Frycz gives a thumbs up after testing her new bionic arm in Mainz, Germany.

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Orthopaedic technician Mike Unmacht of medical supplies company Lammert Scherer holds the bionic arm for Dominika.

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The 25-year-old who was born without a lower left arm had a bionic arm in the past, but decided against it because the weight of the arm and very limited movement caused more problems than it solved.

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Orthopaedic technician Mike Unmacht adjusts an bionic arm for Dominika Frycz.

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Dominika tests her new bionic arm.

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Orthopaedic technician Mike Unmacht shakes hands with Dominika.

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Bionic arms, some funded through health insurance and created with 3D printing, are on display in Mainz, Germany.

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Dominika Frycz displays her new Open printed bionic arm.

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