Boy, 8, gets bespoke Lego prosthetic arm

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 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".

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