Boy, 8, gets bespoke Lego prosthetic arm

A young boy wearing a white T-shirt, with a prosthetic left arm painted to look like Lego pieces.Image source, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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Tobi was involved in the whole process of creating his prosthetic arm, his mum said

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An eight-year-old boy who loves Lego has had a bespoke prosthetic arm made for him containing two pieces of Lego.

The Portsmouth Enablement Centre (PEC) made the limb for Tobi, who was born with a limb difference.

His 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 prosthetic arm. It's painted with multicoloured Lego bricks, but there are also two pieces of actual Lego - one green and one purple - attacked to the front.Image source, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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The prosthesis includes two pieces of Lego

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 pet.

Debra 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".

Three men, a woman and a young boy with a prosthetic arm standing in front of a building and smiling at the camera.Image source, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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Debra said the care her son had received was "phenomenal"

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